Registered Nurse Hemodialysis

The Hemodialysis RN in our renal dialysis department provides specialized care to patients with acute or chronic kidney failure by initiating, monitoring, and managing dialysis treatments, often in critical care settings. Deliver urgent dialysis treatments to critically ill patients in ICU, ER, or step-down units for conditions like hyperkalemia, fluid overload, or acute kidney injury .

Overview:

Shifts Available: Days  

Employment Type: Full Time 

Hours: 12hr options – 7:00am to 7:00pm 

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA 

 

We are seeking a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse, also referred to as a Dialysis RN, Renal RN, or Hemodialysis RN.  The Hemodialysis RN in our renal dialysis department provides specialized care to patients with acute or chronic kidney failure by initiating, monitoring, and managing dialysis treatments, often in critical care settings. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage vascular access, administer medications, and ensure patient safety through strict infection control and accurate documentation. 

Responsibilities:

 Provide patient care before, during, and after dialysis by assessing vital signs, managing vascular access, operating dialysis machines, and responding to complications 

• Deliver urgent dialysis treatments to critically ill patients in ICU, ER, or step-down units for conditions like hyperkalemia, fluid overload, or acute kidney injury 

• Administer medications such as heparin and erythropoietin during dialysis and document treatment details, machine settings, and patient responses in the EMR 

• Collaborate with nephrologists, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and social workers to coordinate care and plan discharges or outpatient transitions 

• Educate patients and families about the dialysis process, dietary and fluid restrictions, access care, and infection control while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance 

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
 
1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current ACLS certificate 60 days upon hire preferred.
4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

 

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