Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse – RN – Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing clinically competent inpatient dialysis care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and education. Possesses strong leadership skills to mentor and guide staff while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.

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Nephrology Nursing ExperienceInpatient Dialysis CareCPR BLS CertificationPatient Assessment and EducationEmergency Response Measures

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentIntradialytic TransfusionsMedication AdministrationTreatment Plan ModificationsData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingMentoringCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Current State LicensureCPR BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Acute Dialysis ExperienceNephrologyPatient CareHealthcare ComplianceEmergency Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide and coordinate clinically competent inpatient dialysis care for assigned patients
Perform pre-, during-, and post-treatment patient assessment, data analysis, documentation, and treatment-plan modifications
Assess and provide initial and ongoing education to patients and families
Recognize abnormal patient status and collaborate with supervisors, physicians, primary nurses, and facility staff
Direct and provide safe, effective modality-specific treatment procedures
Assess daily patient-care needs and collaborate with direct and ancillary care staff
Coordinate communication with FKC and non-FKC dialysis providers and contracted facility personnel
Implement, administer, monitor, and document intradialytic transfusions and adverse reactions
Administer medications and document medical justification and effectiveness
Initiate and assist with emergency response measures
Serve as a resource, leader, coach, mentor, and role model for employees
Provide specialized nursing-care instructions to hospital/facility staff when assigned
Assist in outpatient facilities as needed
Serve as a preceptor to new employees
Complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current appropriate state licensure
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed
Minimum 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last 2 years as a RN
Acute dialysis experience preferred
Successful completion of all FKC education and modality-specific training requirements for Nurse in Charge oversight
Ability to provide direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and bend over
Ability to move, with assistance, machines and equipment up to 200 lbs.
Ability to 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 as required
Ability to travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities
Ability to pass the Ishihara's Color Blindness test, with reasonable accommodation considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Drug-free workplace
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions