Local Contract Nurse RN - Dialysis
Hilo, HI
World Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible
Relocation Bonus

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Dialysis Registered Nurse – Acute Floater

Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Specialty: Nursing
Role: Registered Nurse – Acute Dialysis

Job Summary

The Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse provides dialysis care within a hospital setting, supporting patients with acute renal needs. This role includes administering treatments, supervising support staff, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. The RN functions under the direction of nursing leadership and works closely with interdisciplinary hospital teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Growth & Quality Improvement

• Support clinical and operational initiatives to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.
• Ensure accurate patient treatment data, documentation, and billing information.
• Utilize supplies and staff resources efficiently.
• Participate in inventory management and follow purchasing protocols.
• Perform assigned tasks to support patient care and unit operations.

Patient Outcomes

• Administer medications as ordered by physicians.
• Provide patient education and conduct follow-up as needed.
• Support quality initiatives to meet patient outcome targets.

Operational Readiness

Clinical Responsibilities

• Follow all federal, state, local regulations, and practice act standards.
• Perform within established company, hospital, and regulatory guidelines.
• Complete equipment safety checks and water quality verification before treatments.
• Conduct pre- and post-treatment physical assessments.
• Perform handoff communication with hospital nursing staff.
• Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments, including catheter connection and site care.
• Set up dialysis machines and report technical issues as needed.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain dialysis equipment per policy.
• Participate in infection control monitoring and implementation.
• Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies.
• Be familiar with hospital emergency procedures and equipment.

Advanced Acute Dialysis Services

• Provide treatments such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, CRRT, and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange when required.
• Participate in required surveys and audits.
• Ensure accurate and complete patient documentation.
• Communicate concerns related to patient care or safety to appropriate supervisors.
• Maintain and prepare dialysis systems and troubleshoot equipment problems.

Partnerships & Communication

• Communicate patient assessments and updates to the physician and clinical team.
• Maintain effective relationships with hospital staff and providers.
• Uphold customer service standards and respond to patient concerns professionally.

Staff Development

• Attend staff meetings, required in-services, and continuing education.
• Delegate tasks appropriately based on competency and state practice laws.
• Support staff training and promote teamwork across the care team.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Active RN license in applicable state (or compact state, if eligible).
• Minimum 12 months of recent nursing experience preferred.
• Prior dialysis experience strongly preferred.
• CPR certification from a hospital-approved program.
• Ability to pass color-vision screening.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills; competency in clinical software required within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet all additional hospital or agency onboarding requirements.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced acute hospital environment
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team