RN Renal Dialysis

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Dialysis Nurse to provide specialized, compassionate care to patients undergoing dialysis in an acute care setting. You will ensure safety and optimal outcomes while collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities include daily patient assessments, initiating and monitoring dialysis, educating patients on their disease and treatment, and meticulous vascular access management with strict infection control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience in the specialty area.
• Current and active RN license in California.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in chronic hemodialysis or acute dialysis.
• Fire Safety training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide dialysis nursing care with focus on safety and outcomes.
• Assess patient conditions and monitor dialysis treatments.
• Educate patients on disease, treatment plan, and vascular access management.
• Maintain infection control standards and coordinate with care team.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Dialysis patient care

Patient education

Clinical judgment

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Tools

EHR (Cerner)

EHR (MediTech)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Dialysis Nurse, you will provide specialized, compassionate nursing care for patients undergoing various dialysis treatments, ensuring their safety and optimal clinical outcomes.

Every day you will assess patient conditions, proficiently initiate and monitor dialysis treatments, educate patients on their disease and treatment plan, meticulously manage vascular access, and ensure strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

To be successful in this role you will combine a strong clinical background in dialysis with meticulous attention to detail, exceptional patient education skills, and the ability to manage complex care plans while advocating for our patient's well-being.

• Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, Nurse Practices Act and Patient's Bill of Rights.


• Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the care of patients.


• Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with other staff members, physicians, patients, patient family members, and the public as appropriate, while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.


• Demonstrates effective nursing judgement and a working knowledge of the nursing process.


• Provides guidance to interdisciplinary team members by supervising nursing interventions and assisting with related tasks.


• Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating nursing care.

We are not currently accepting new graduate or new to speciality applications. The most current information for new graduate(<12 months experience as an RN) and fellowship programs(>12 months experience as an RN) can be found at National Nurse Residency Program.

This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Minimum one (1) year current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area


• Current and Active Registered Nurse: CA


• AHA Basic Life Support /Advanced Cardiac Life Support


• Minimum 1 year RN experience in a chronic hemodialysis clinic or acute dialysis service


• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and


• Fire Safety, within 90 Days and

Preferred

• Experience with EHR (Cerner, MediTech, etc)


• Certified Dialysis Nurse, upon hire or


• Certified Nephrology Nurse, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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