Registered Nurse- Renal Dialysis

Overview:

Shifts Available: Variable 

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) 

Hours: Variable 

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission TX 

 

We are seeking a Renal Registered Nurse, sometimes referred to as a Nephrology Nurse or Dialysis Nurse.  The Renal RN is a licensed registered nurse who specializes in caring for patients with kidney (renal) issues, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, and those undergoing dialysis treatments or awaiting/recuperating from kidney transplant. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

 

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

 

Responsibilities:

** If you are a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), we're prepared to provide training to suitable candidates for this role. Newly graduated RNs are encouraged to apply. No experience needed, entry-level ** 

• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and clinical indicators to identify early signs of patient deterioration and respond to changes such as altered heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status 

• Dialysis care: Operate and monitor dialysis machines (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis), managing patient schedules, and ensuring safe procedures 

• Patient education: Teach patients about kidney disease, diet, medications, and home dialysis 

• Monitoring health: Assess patients for symptoms of fluid imbalance, infection, or complications related to kidney failure 

• Medication management: Administer and monitor drugs like erythropoietin, phosphate binders, or antihypertensives 

• Collaborative care: Work closely with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and technicians 

 

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience

1. Current and valid Texas RN License.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate required upon hire and maintain current.
3. ACLS certificate within 1 year and maintain current.
4. One year as a staff RN in acute care hemodialysis unit preferred.
5. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Employment Status: Per Diem Shift: Variable Equal Employment Opportunity: