RN - Hemodialysis

Prominent Career Solutions, LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prominent Career Solutions, LLC is recruiting a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for our Rockford, IL facility to deliver patient-focused dialysis care under the supervision of the Unit Medical Director. The role involves bedside care, adherence to state and federal standards, and strong relationships with long-term residents.

Requirements include an active RN license, knowledge of ESRD and hemodialysis procedures, and a commitment to ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with active RN licensure.
• One year nursing experience; hemodialysis experience desirable.
• CPR Healthcare Recognition (American Heart Association) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• TREATMENT MANAGEMENT: Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis; perform pre- and post-treatment assessments.
• Specialized Procedures: Perform vascular access care, administer meds, draw blood, manage transfusions within scope.
• Infection Control: Enforce isolation protocols and universal precautions.
• Care Planning & Education: Develop individualized care plans; provide ongoing education to patients and families.
• Emergency Response: Identify and respond to dialysis-related complications.
• Equipment Oversight: Operate and maintain dialysis machines and water treatment systems.
• Unit Operations: Manage inventory and maintain audit-ready workspace.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with physicians, care coordinators, and facility staff; participate in CQI.

Skills

Hemodialysis care

Infection control

Patient education

Communication with families

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse licensure

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Hemodialysis Registered Nurse

Location- Rockford, IL

(Nursing home that utilizes HD modality)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Hemodialysis RN to deliver exceptional, patient-centered chronic dialysis care within our long-term care facility. Working under the guidance of the Unit Medical Director, you will provide specialized bedside care, ensure strict adherence to state and federal standards, and build meaningful relationships with long-term residents.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Patient Care

• Treatment Management: Safely initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis procedures; conduct thorough pre- and post-treatment clinical assessments.
• Specialized Procedures: Perform vascular access care, administer medications, draw blood samples, and manage blood transfusions within your scope of practice.
• Infection Control: Execute strict isolation protocols, universal precautions, and safe patient-handling techniques.
• Care Planning & Education: Develop individualized nursing care plans and provide ongoing clinical education to patients and their families.
• Emergency Response: Promptly identify, intervene, and report acute medical or dialysis-related complications.

Operations & Technical Management

• Equipment Oversight: Safely operate, sanitize, and perform routine maintenance on hemodialysis machines and water treatment systems.
• Unit Operations: Manage clinical inventory, order supplies, and maintain an organized, audit-ready clinical workspace.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and immediately report equipment malfunctions or technical anomalies.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Interdisciplinary Care: Coordinate closely with physicians, medical directors, care coordinators, and facility staff.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Assist with onboarding and training new clinical personnel; actively participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and team meetings.

Requirements

• Active RN license per state requirements
• Knowledge of ESRD and hemodialysis procedures
• Commitment to ongoing clinical education and professional development

Machines / Equipment

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors in nursing or health

related field preferred.

2. Approximately one year nursing experience.

3. Current appropriate state licensure.

4. Hemodialysis experience desirable.

5. ICU/CCU experience preferred.

6. Successful completion of training course in theory and practice of hemodialysis.

7. Valid driver’s license and insurance, when indicated/applicable for business travel by automobile.

8. Computer knowledge desirable.

9. Successful completion of current CPR Healthcare Recognition according to the

American Heart Association.

10. Possesses reliable transportation.