New Nurse Graduate (RN)

Overview

New Nurse Graduates!  

No Dialysis experience is needed.  We will train and develop you to be a Dialysis RN.

Looking for a Career in an Emerging Specialty Nursing Field?  Then consider joining us at Dialysis Clinic Inc.  We’re the largest non-profit dialysis provider in the U.S., providing life-saving therapies to over 15,000 patients in more than 250 clinics and over 100 hospital locations across 28 states.   

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 Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care in our in-center hemodialysis unit. The Dialysis RN works in collaboration with all clinic team members to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality outcomes.

This position is full-time, 4 days/week.

Responsibilities (after training is completed)

• Performs hemodialysis treatments in accordance with approved facility policies and procedures.
• Prior to initiation of dialysis, ensures dialysis machine, its alarms, and all products used during treatment are prepped and meet DCI's quality standards.
• Monitors the patient during dialysis, assessing any emergent changes in the patient's condition and communicating any issues to the physician as well as the patient's family.
• Administers and charts all prescribed pre, intra and post dialysis medications.
• Follows CDC/CMS regulations with strict reinforcement of infection control.
• Participates in patient care conferences, medical rounds and chart reviews as assigned.
• Documents patient education to ensure compliance with local ESRD Network, CMS, and DCI requirements.
• Interacts with local hospitals as a liaison to facilitate continuity of care.
• Collaborates with all staff members and renal team members to maintain medication inventory
• Ensures the dialysis machines are functioning properly and maintains an adequate stocking of unit supplies.

Qualifications

• A Degree from an accredited Nursing Program is required. (ASN/BSN)
• Must possess and maintain a current license in the applicable state as a Registered Nurse or in process of NCLEX testing
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Applicant must have excellent communication skills and a demonstrated high level of clinical excellence.
• DCI provides comprehensive hands-on and theory orientation/training in order to equip our nurses for success.

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• DCI provides a 3-month comprehensive education program, including classroom group sessions, job shadowing, and one-on-one skills training
• Monitor patients during dialysis, assessing and communicating changes with physician and families
• Prepare dialysis machine and treatment supplies and ensure quality standards are met
• Perform hemodialysis treatments per facility policies and procedures
• Ongoing patient education, training and health coaching, including relevant documentation
• Administer and chart all prescribed medications under supervision of registered nurse
• Participate in patient care conferences, rounds and chart reviews
• Facilitate continuity of care with local hospitals
• Assist in medication inventory maintenance
• Contribute to training new staff members as directed
• Additional tasks as requested

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Education/Training:

• Accredited nursing degree required
• Dialysis experience not required, job shadow opportunities available
• New graduates encouraged to apply

DCI’s Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

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 [email protected] 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