Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse, RN – Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care

. Provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of inpatient dialysis patients .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing clinically competent care for dialysis patients, including patient assessment, care planning, and modality-specific treatment procedures. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams and supervising nursing staff while ensuring compliance with state licensure and certification requirements.

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Registered Nurse LicensureCPR BLS CertificationAcute Dialysis ExperiencePatient Assessment and Care PlanningSupervision of Nursing Staff

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningDialysis Treatment ProceduresIntradialytic TransfusionsEmergency Response MeasuresPatient EducationDocumentationHeavy LiftingPatient Care CoordinationNephrology Nursing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipTraining and OrientationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Inpatient DialysisNephrology NursingPatient Care TechniciansLVN/LPNHealthcare Team CollaborationContinuity of CareFKC EducationAcute CareEmergency ResponsePatient Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of inpatient dialysis patients
Perform patient assessment, care planning, interventions, evaluation, and documentation before, during, and after treatment
Delegate appropriate tasks to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians
Assess and provide ongoing education to patients and families
Identify abnormal patient status and collaborate with supervisors, physicians, primary nurses, and other health team members
Direct and provide safe, effective modality-specific dialysis treatment procedures
Coordinate with FKC, non-FKC dialysis providers, and contracted facility personnel to ensure continuity of care
Administer and document intradialytic transfusions and medications, including monitoring patient response and adverse reactions
Initiate and assist with emergency response measures
Serve as a resource for the healthcare team and participate in staff training and new staff orientation
Provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as assigned
Assist in an outpatient facility as needed
Complete CAP requirements for advancement
Supervise Patient Care Technicians, LVN/LPNs, and RNs as designated Nurse in Charge after meeting requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current appropriate state licensure
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed
Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (12 months preferred)
6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN (preferred)
Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN
Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred)
Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees
Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, and bending
Ability to move machines and equipment up to 200 lbs. with assistance and lift chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
Ability to participate in on-call rotation, night, weekend, and holiday coverage
Ability to travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer and nondiscrimination policy
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities