Registered Nurse RN - Dialysis
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
Provide direct nursing care to acutely ill patients requiring various dialysis therapies within a hospital setting. Responsibilities include treatment administration, patient monitoring, equipment safety checks, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits!
Min $46.78 Max $79.58 Day Shift 36 hrs./Week Thurs, Fri, Sat 7am-7:30pm Dialysis Center Definition of Position: The Acute Inpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients requiring hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and/or continuous renal replacement therapies within the hospital setting.
This position is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of dialysis care for acutely ill patients in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies, CMS Conditions for Coverage, AAMI standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
The Acute Dialysis RN functions independently while collaborating closely with nephrologists, hospitalists, intensivists, nursing staff, pharmacy, laboratory, and ancillary departments to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality patient care.
The nurse must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to changes in patient condition and treatment needs in a fast-paced critical access hospital environment.
This role includes patient assessment, dialysis treatment administration and monitoring, patient and staff education, emergency response, documentation, quality improvement participation, infection prevention practices, and equipment/water safety monitoring.
Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice.
Ability to provide care for the patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well-being. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care. Strong critical thinking skills.
Physical
Requirements: The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.
Working
Conditions: This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs. 36 Hours USD $46.78/Hr. USD $79.58/Hr. 01-4110 Dialysis Day
Requires a nursing degree and a current Oregon RN license with at least one year of acute care experience. BLS certification is required, while a BSN and previous dialysis experience are preferred.
Market context
In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.
