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Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)
Nashville, TN
Job Description
**Overview**
**Dialysis Clinic, Inc.** is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for hospitalized patients facing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment caring for dialysis patients in an acute care environment.
Did you know that some of the industry's most talented and caring registered nurses are at DCI? Our nursing staff has helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row. We think our Nurses are pretty awesome; they make a difference in our patients' lives by helping them live longer and achieve a better quality of life.
Our mission is "the care of the patient is our reason for existence." What's yours?
**The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)** provides specialized dialysis nursing care in our acute hemodialysis unit for patients with renal failure. The Acute RN works in collaboration with all team members to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality outcomes.
**We have two positions open at the following locations:**
(1) St. Thomas Hospital - West
(2) St. Thomas Hospital - Rutherford.
**Benefits:**
+ Paid 12-week training with preceptor
+ Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
+ Life and long-term care insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
+ Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
+ Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO - paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
+ Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
+ Education reimbursement
+ Employee assistance program
+ Wellness program
+ Among others
**Responsibilities**
+ Prepares and monitors the equipment used for intermittent or continuous hemodialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including performing quality control checks.
+ Performs and provides pre, intra, and post documentation of acute patient assessments.
+ Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding patient care delivered.
+ Initiates, monitors and terminates dialysis treatments via all accesses in accordance with DCI's established policies and procedures.
+ Administers medications as ordered within the scope of their license and provides documentation of administration and result of medication.
+ Accurately receives, transcribes and implements written and verbal orders from physicians.
+ Accepts phone lab diagnostic reports, interprets and forwards the information to the physician as necessary.
+ Provides and documents patient/family education regarding ESRD and other health concerns.
+ Serves as the primary contact for nephrologists and hospital staff caring for the patient, and as a liaison to the chronic unit.
+ Knowledgeable of DCI guidelines for Occurrence Reports, completes reports accordingly.
+ Acts as a preceptor for new staff as assigned.
+ Follows institution's guidelines for administration of blood and blood products.
**Qualifications**
+ A degree from an accredited Registered Nursing Program is required
+ 6 months dialysis experience preferred
+ Experience in critical care nursing is preferred
+ Must possess and maintain a current license in the applicable state as a Registered Nurse
+ Maintain certification in CPR
DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.
For more information about equal opportunity please see:
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and
https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.
Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at:https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles
**Job Location** _US-TN-Nashville | US-TN-Murfreesboro | US-TN-Nashville_
**Posted Date** _2 hours ago_ _(3/27/2024 6:17 PM)_
**_ID_** _2024-18748_
**_\# of Openings_** _3_
**_Address_** _Mid TN Hospital Services_
**_Category_** _Nursing_
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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