Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Brooklyn, New York
The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Hemodialysis (Brooklyn, NY)

Position Summary

• Provide direct, individualized nursing care to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients requiring hemodialysis.
• Conduct ongoing physical, psychosocial, and pain assessments, including patient education needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans for ESRD patients on hemodialysis.
• Monitor patient vital signs, weight, pain, and observe for complications such as volume overload, air embolism, hemolysis, seizures, arrhythmias, hypotension, and other emergencies.
• Operate and demonstrate competency with dialysis machines and related procedures (e.g., changing dialyzers, blood lines).
• Initiate and terminate hemodialysis treatments for patients with AV grafts, fistulas, and catheters.
• Administer and document prescribed medications; report adverse reactions.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient medical records.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Promote prevention of hospital-acquired conditions and falls.
• Initiate referrals to outpatient clinics and community resources as needed.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in medical-surgical, emergency room, or critical care.
• Minimum 1 year related experience as a dialysis nurse in hemodialysis.
• Commitment to continuing professional growth and development.
• Critical thinking, math, and computer skills (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong teamwork, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, hearing, speaking).
• Ability to fully utilize electronic medical record systems and healthcare billing systems.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

Preferred Education

• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Current New York State RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Preferred Certifications

• Basic Arrhythmia Class with Certificate.
• Nephrology Nursing Certification.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.