Renal Unit Registered Nurse
Cincinnati, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Renal Unit

Location

• Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Summary

• Provide specialized nursing care to patients with kidney disease, including those undergoing kidney transplant.
• Care is culturally based and age-specific, following the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and ANA code of ethics.
• Work in a 24-bed medical/surgical renal unit with a focus on kidney transplant patients and general medical/surgical cases.
• Participate in care involving peritoneal dialysis (manual and cycler methods).
• Support patients through living related, cadaveric, or paired exchange kidney transplant processes.
• Opportunity to engage in specialized pharmacologic research studies under supervision.
• Remote telemetry monitoring available for 8 beds as needed.
• Dynamic environment supporting career growth.

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

Work Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s)
• Every third weekend and holiday required
• Floating between units required

Required Qualifications

• Diploma of Nursing (minimum education)
• Ohio RN license or Compact license
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Demonstrated ability to provide age- and culturally-specific patient care and education
• Effective communication skills and maintenance of confidentiality
• Commitment to continuing professional growth and competence
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a culturally diverse environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Hours

• 12 hours per day, approximately 36 hours per week

Specialty Experience

• Registered Nurse with experience in renal care or related specialty (years of experience not explicitly stated beyond RN licensure requirement)

Additional Notes

• The unit supports a team approach involving nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and clinical pharmacologists.
• Nurses are trained in unique renal care skills and participate in ongoing patient education and support.