What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Registered Nurse position at SHERIDAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL?
Position: Dialysis Nurse
Reports to: Nursing Manager
Schedule: Full Time Dialysis Nurse
About Us:
Sheridan Community Hospital is a trusted Critical Access Hospital serving our rural community with high-quality, compassionate care. Our surgical team is committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centered service in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Job Summary:
The Full Time Dialysis Nurse provides comprehensive hemodialysis care for patients at Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan Michigan This role ensures safe effective and high-quality dialysis treatment while supporting patients and families through education and compassionate clinical care
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care during hemodialysis treatments ensuring safety and adherence to clinical standards
- Monitor patient responses before during and after dialysis sessions and intervene appropriately
- Perform and document patient assessments vital signs and treatment progress
- Collaborate with nephrologists’ hospital staff and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Operate troubleshoot and maintain dialysis equipment in compliance with safety protocols
- Provide patient and family education regarding dialysis treatments and homecare practices
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record EMR
- Follow infection control policies and maintain a clean safe clinical environment
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the dialysis program
- Experience with cannulation is required
- Participate in quality improvement projects. Attend training and meetings as required
- Maintains awareness of current quality and safety measures on the unit and follows guidelines or reporting measures to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Knowledge and skills in quality improvement and research methodologies.
- Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience and Other Requirements:
- Current Registered Nurse RN license in the State of Michigan
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience including at least 1 year in a dialysis or nephrology setting preferred
- Current BLS certification
- ACLS certification preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently in a Critical Access Hospital environment