Dialysis Nurse

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Encompass Health, seeks a Dialysis RN to deliver high-quality dialysis care for medically complex rehab patients. In this role, you will perform and monitor hemodialysis treatments, manage vascular access, assess patient status, administer medications, and ensure strict infection control. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team, educate patients and families, document in the EHR, and support safe transitions of care. We offer a mission-driven, patient-centered culture, evidence-based practice, and strong opportunities for clinical growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor hemodialysis treatments for inpatient rehab patients
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized dialysis nursing care
• Manage and monitor vascular access sites and related complications
• Administer IV medications and fluids per provider orders
• Maintain strict infection control and patient safety standards
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHREducate patients and families on dialysis, fluid restrictions, and self-care
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary rehab team on care plans
• Monitor equipment performance and report/resolve issues promptly
• Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in staff education

Required Skills

• Hemodialysis treatment
• Peritoneal dialysis (preferred)
• Vascular access management
• Patient assessment
• Care planning
• Electronic health records (EHR)
• Infection control
• IV medication administration
• Patient and family education
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration