Registered Nurse (RN) Dialysis

Registered Nurse (RN) Dialysis
Job Type: PRN | Days

Time: 630-7 MWF

Your experience matters: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith 

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

The dialysis registered nurse works with Nephrology medical practitioners to provide high quality care to patients in need of dialysis related therapy, The dialysis nurse collaborates closely with medical practitioners, dieticians, social workers, and vascular access departments to meet with dialysis patient care needs.

Daily routine: Provide HD dialysis to ESRD and AKI patients using Tablo machine, over see patient during dialysis treatment, monitor lab work and report changes to physician, assist in arranging time for physician to see patient via tele-cart, clean and disinfect machines, and complete daily dialysis audit. 

PRN Status: Nurse will be used on days primarily when HD nurse is on vacation, sick or in case of an emergency. Most days will be scheduled. The nurse will be aware of what days will be need to be covered in advanced. However, sickness and emergencies do arise, and nurse would need to be available in those unscheduled events. 

Essential Functions

• Perform appropriate patient assessments, evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and nursing interventions in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Assist in preparing dialysis treatment areas with needed supplies prior to starting treatments and demonstrates knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to renal replacement therapy
• Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy
• Provides patient and family teaching as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures throughout the rehabilitation to stay and prior to discharge

How you'll contribute 

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. 

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements 
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Graduate of an approved Bachelor or Associate school of nursing and a current state license to practice nursing
• At least 2 years of current experience in the specialty is required
• Current BLS is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
• Must be able to safely operate dialysis machines 

About our Health System 
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is a 50 bed hospital located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.