Dialysis Registered Nurse

Quick Facts

• Role: Dialysis Registered Nurse

Description

Provide comprehensive Registered Nurse care for ESRD patients in a dialysis unit, including assessments, care planning, delegation, and instruction/oversight of dialysis technicians and LPN/dialysis staff nurses.

Administer therapies such as medication, intravenous therapy, blood administration, and other dialysis-related specialized procedures/equipment, and assist with transplant patient dialysis pre- and post-care coordination.

Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission standards for the dialysis unit and support required correctional-institution security responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required

• RN nursing education from an accredited program (CCNE/COA/AACME or recognized by the U.S. Department of Education)

• Passed National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

• Current, active, full, unrestricted RN license/registration

• At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to GS-09 or above)

• Dialysis-related clinical experience: administering dialysis-required drugs and managing adverse reactions

• Dialysis equipment and device operational experience (e.g., dialysis equipment, chemical testing kits, cardiac monitors, suction and oxygen administration devices)

• IV and dialysis therapies experience (IV fluids and additives, blood/blood products, AV fistula use)

• Successful completion of pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation

• Successful completion of “Introduction to Correctional Techniques” (three-week training)

• Pass NCIC and credit screening; additional screening may be required for firearm authorization

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.