Firelands Health·Sandusky, Ohio
Provide direct patient care and perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures as prescribed. Responsible for accurate documentation, medication administration, and educating patients and families on renal disease and treatment.
Retention
Bonus: $5,000!
Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
Work/life: You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.
Career
Advancement: If you are interested in becoming a RN, the Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing is conveniently located within our health system and is in partnership with Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Firelands College.
Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.
Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.
Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day.
We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
We will work passionately to make a difference.
Provides direct patient care for assigned patients and assists in care of other patients as needed.
Performs all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed.
Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment.
Responsible for reporting any significant information or change in patient conditions to the supervisor.
Administers medications as ordered to assigned patients and assists supervisor with administration of medications to other patients as needed.
Assists with discharge planning.
Educates patients and family regarding renal disease, treatment options, medications, laboratory results, diet and access care.
Competency with all emergency operational procedures. Initiates CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest. Responds to emergency situations related to dialysis.
Utilizes nursing practice standards and evidence-based practices, obtains patient information/data; assists in planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s care.
Able to safely operate all dialysis related equipment. Able to provide minor troubleshooting.
Proficient in MIQS, the dialysis clinical and financial management software.
Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse, or a Licensed Practical Nurse from the State of Ohio.
Must be currently certified in CPR (and recertified bi-annually).
Prefer minimum of one year’s experience in pertinent clinical area. Nurses who do not meet this requirement must obtain experience through competency based orientation (CBO).
May be required to have a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands' auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.
Must hold a current RN or LPN license from the State of Ohio and be certified in CPR. A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred, otherwise competency-based orientation is required.
Market context
Outpatient dialysis roles in Ohio typically stay in demand because they support ongoing, scheduled care for patients with chronic kidney disease. These positions are competitive when candidates bring an active Ohio RN or LPN license, CPR certification, and prior clinical experience; if you are newer, ask about the competency-based orientation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare to discuss patient-care experience.
