RN - Hemodialysis

True North Consultants, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse to deliver patient-centered dialysis care in a long-term care facility.

You will work under the Unit Medical Director, providing specialized bedside care and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards. Responsibilities include treatment management, infection control, care planning, patient/family education, and emergency response, while collaborating with physicians, care coordinators, and facility staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Approximately one year of nursing experience.
• Current state RN licensure.
• Hemodialysis experience desirable; ICU/CCU experience preferred.
• Basic CPR certification per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis; perform pre/post assessments.
• Perform vascular access care and administer medications within scope.
• Enforce infection control and universal precautions.
• Develop individualized care plans; educate patients and families.
• Identify and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
• Operate and maintain dialysis machines and water treatment systems.
• Coordinate with physicians and care staff; participate in CQI initiatives.

Skills

RN license

Hemodialysis knowledge

CPR certification

Computer literacy

CQI participation

Driver’s license

Education

BSN degree preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Hemodialysis Registered Nurse

(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.