RN - Hemodialysis

MEO Staffing; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEO Staffing is seeking a Hemodialysis RN for a nursing home setting that utilizes HD modality. The RN will deliver safe, high-quality chronic dialysis care under the Unit Medical Director's direction, complying with facility, state, and federal standards.

The role involves initiating and managing dialysis treatments, providing patient and family education, and collaborating with physicians, coordinators, and staff to ensure patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ESRD and hemodialysis procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing clinical education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis treatments; assess patients pre- and post-treatment.
• Perform access care and dialyze isolation patients using proper precautions.
• Administer and document medications per physician orders and within RN scope of practice.
• Recognize and report dialysis and non-dialysis-related problems promptly.
• Obtain blood samples and initiate/discontinue blood transfusions per policy.
• Develop and update individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide patient and family education as opportunities arise.
• Maintain a safe environment using proper body mechanics, universal precautions, and infection control.
• Operate, sanitize, and maintain dialysis and water treatment equipment per policy.
• Assist with supply ordering, inventory management, and unit organization.
• Report equipment malfunctions and supply issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, coordinators, patients, and families.
• Assist in orienting and training new staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and CQI projects.
• Support scheduling and adequate unit coverage as needed.

Skills

ESRD knowledge

Hemodialysis procedures

Clinical education

Tools

Hemodialysis machines

Job description

(Nursing home that utilizes HD modality)

We're looking for a Hemodialysis RN to deliver safe, high-quality chronic dialysis care under the direction of the Unit Medical Director, in compliance with facility, state, and federal standards.

What You'll Do

• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis treatments; assess patients pre- and post-treatment
• Perform access care and dialyze isolation patients using proper precautions
• Administer and document medications per physician orders and within RN scope of practice
• Recognize and report dialysis and non-dialysis-related problems promptly
• Obtain blood samples and initiate/discontinue blood transfusions per policy
• Develop and update individualized nursing care plans
• Provide patient and family education as opportunities arise
• Maintain a safe environment using proper body mechanics, universal precautions, and infection control

Operations & Equipment

• Operate, sanitize, and maintain dialysis and water treatment equipment per policy
• Assist with supply ordering, inventory management, and unit organization
• Report equipment malfunctions and supply issues promptly

Team & Administration

• Communicate effectively with physicians, coordinators, patients, and families
• Assist in orienting and training new staff
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and CQI projects
• Support scheduling and adequate unit coverage as needed

Requirements

• Knowledge of ESRD and hemodialysis procedures
• Commitment to ongoing clinical education and professional development

RN will be responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of all hemodialysis and related ancillary and emergency equipment utilized in the facility such as: reuse equipment, water treatment equipment, computer, hemodialysis machines, sphygmomanometer, conductivity meter, glucometers, scale, electronic thermometers, centrifuge, EKG machine, IV infusion pump, code cart, suction machine, oxygen administration equipment, and personal protective equipment.