RN, Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis - Full Time - Relocation Required
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description This job requires relocation. Description
Summary: A Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse is responsible
for the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care through the
processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and
evaluation. This role actively participates in the development and
implementation of individualized care plans for each patient,
providing both direct and indirect care throughout the dialysis
treatment process, including pre- and post-treatment assessments
and the administration of prescribed medications. In addition, the
Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse ensures the safe and
efficient operation of dialysis equipment and supplies in
accordance with hospital and departmental policy, applying
principles of stewardship to minimize waste, optimize use of
resources, and preserve the integrity of supplies and equipment.
Documentation in the medical record must be accurate, timely, and
reflective of both patient outcomes and prudent resource
management. By combining clinical excellence with responsible
stewardship, this role supports the delivery of high-value,
sustainable dialysis care. Responsibilities: - Meets expectations
of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader
of Others, or Leader of Leaders. - Demonstrates appropriate hand
hygiene, use of PPE, and facility hygiene, including cleaning and
disinfection of work surfaces and equipment—pre-treatment,
intra-treatment, and post-treatment. - Operates all available
dialysis equipment and supplies based on safety, effectiveness, and
cost in accordance with organizational policy to provide expected
patient outcomes; documents in the medical record and records
change appropriately. - Follows policy and procedure in performance
of water treatment procedures and testing; properly demonstrates
electrolyte addition to acid concentrate per physician order. -
Provides documented pre- and post-dialysis nursing assessments that
include but are not limited to: patient weight and fluid removal
calculations, lung sounds and presence of edema, vital signs,
review of current labs, and assessment and care of the dialysis
access. - Obtains pre- and post-dialysis lab specimens per
physician order and organizational policy. - Initiates, monitors,
and terminates each dialysis treatment per organizational policy
and procedure. - Follows organizational policy and procedure in
response to dialysis-related complications, emergencies, and
technical issues. Nurses are required to obtain approval from
leadership identified per organizational policy, for lab culture
collection from dialysis catheters via the House Supervisor prior
to specimen collection. - Follows organizational policy and
procedure in the administration of all medications during dialysis,
including as-needed (PRN) medications, blood and blood products,
and erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). - Ensures patients
are transported in a timely manner to and from dialysis treatments
to minimize delays in care and maintain treatment schedules. Nurses
should transport patients themselves when necessary to prevent
delays in care or to ensure timely discharge. - Participates in the
development and implementation of an individualized plan of care
for each patient. - Verifies the safety of each dialysis treatment
by performing and documenting required equipment safety checks,
including acid and bicarb expiration dates and chlorine/chloramine
testing before every treatment and Minncare residual testing as
needed. - Responsible for accurately entering charges for each
patient they provide care for, ensuring timely and complete
documentation of billable services in accordance with departmental
procedures. - Manages time so that workflow is efficient and
consistent. - Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements:
Education/Skills - Associate’s degree in nursing required -
Bachelor’s degree in Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Experience
- 1 year of dialysis experience required - 1 year of acute clinical
experience as a registered nurse preferred - Intensive Care Unit
(ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or Medical
Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferred - Clinical patient care
experience in a relevant setting preferred Licenses, Registrations,
or Certifications - RN license in the state of employment or
compact required - BLS required - ACLS required - PALS required at
CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health
License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all
Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for
their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work
Schedule: 3 Days - 12 Hours Work Type: Full Time
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