Acute Registered Nurse
Innovative Renal Care·Waterloo, Iowa
Innovative Renal Care·Waterloo, Iowa
The Acute Registered Nurse is responsible for providing specialized dialysis care to patients in acute or post-acute settings. They must ensure a safe environment that respects patient privacy, dignity, and well-being while collaborating with co-workers to complete duties.
Job Requirements The Acute Registered Nurse must demonstrate familiarity with dialysis and hospital emergency procedures and the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to assume the responsibility of caring for the dialysis patient in the acute or post-acute care setting. This position exercises a knowledge of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment. This individual cooperates and works together with all co-workers to plan and complete job duties with applicable supervisory direction, including exercising job-appropriate judgment.
Work Experience Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.
Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, including at least 3 months in hemodialysis; 18 months of nursing experience and 6 months in dialysis preferred.
Critical care experience (ICU/CCU) is preferred but not required.
Home dialysis experience preferred but not required.
Must meet all state/licensing requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for dialysis patients in an acute care setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.
At Innovative Renal Care (IRC), our comprehensive benefits program is a key component of our total compensation package. It includes a 401(k) match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits that compare favorably within our industry and marketplace. Learn more at IRC Benefits and Perks
$40.00 - $45.00 / hour depending on experience and qualifications #LI-JJ1 Innovative Renal Care is an equal opportunity and a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status. All applicants will be subject to a drug screening and background check upon acceptance of an offer. *IRC will only contact you from careers@innovativerenal.com or team members with an @innovativerenal.com email address. Please be cautious and aware of spam or fraudulent emails soliciting personal or banking information. IRC will not request this information via email.
Candidates must be a Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure and at least 12 months of nursing experience, including 3 months in hemodialysis. BLS and CPR certifications are required, with critical care or home dialysis experience preferred.
Market context
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