Renal Dialysis & Apheresis Specialist I

Huntsville Hospital; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System seeks a Renal Specialist Level I to identify patient needs, plan and delegate care, and evaluate outcomes for dialysis and apheresis patients. The role emphasizes alignment with Huntsville Hospital’s mission and values while ensuring high-quality patient care.

The Renal Specialist Level I role requires Alabama nursing licensure and may involve coordination with Dialysis Unit staff and physicians to support patient progress and family education.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing with current Alabama licensure.
• Experience: Prefer ICU and/or previous Dialysis experience. Call is required and documentation may be needed for Renal Specialist II.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments to the dialysis and apheresis patient.
• Performs basic assessment of the patient and care during dialysis and/or apheresis treatment.
• Operates dialysis and apheresis machines including troubleshooting of problems.
• Instructs ICU staff in care of the CRRT patient.
• Teaches patient and family about disease process and access care.
• Assists physician with insertion of a temporary access.

Skills

Dialysis

Apheresis

Nursing

Patient assessment

ICU experience

Education

RN license Alabama

Job description

Huntsville Hospital Health System seeks a Renal Specialist Level I to identify patient needs, plan and delegate care, and evaluate outcomes for dialysis and apheresis patients. The role emphasizes alignment with Huntsville Hospital’s mission and values while ensuring high-quality patient care.

The Renal Specialist Level I role requires Alabama nursing licensure and may involve coordination with Dialysis Unit staff and physicians to support patient progress and family education.