Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse – RN, Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care

. Provide and coordinate clinically competent inpatient dialysis care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing clinically competent inpatient dialysis care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams and ensuring patient safety. Proficient in administering treatments, monitoring patient status, and educating patients and families.

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Registered Nurse LicensureAcute Dialysis ExperiencePatient Care CoordinationCPR BLS CertificationIntradialytic Transfusion Administration

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningMedication AdministrationEmergency ResponseData Collection and AnalysisPatient EducationModality-Specific Treatment ProceduresHeavy Lifting and Patient MobilityDocumentation of FindingsCollaboration with Healthcare Team

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient AdvocacyLeadershipTraining and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Inpatient Dialysis CareNephrology NursingHealthcare EnvironmentPatient Care TechniciansRN DelegationEmergency Response MeasuresOn-Call RotationInfectious Disease ExposurePatient Care Needs AssessmentStaff Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide and coordinate clinically competent inpatient dialysis care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
Delegate appropriate tasks to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians
Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after treatment; document findings and modify treatment plans as indicated
Assess and provide ongoing education to patients and families
Recognize abnormal patient status and collaborate with supervisors, physicians, and facility nurses
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 prescribed medications and document medical justification and effectiveness
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 when contractually required
Assist in an outpatient facility as needed
Complete CAP requirements for advancement
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor

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 acute dialysis experience (preferred)
Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN
Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred)
Must be able to provide direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and bend over
May need to move machines and equipment up to 200 lbs. with assistance and lift chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. to a height of 5 feet
Must participate in on-call rotation, night, weekend, and holiday coverage as required
Must complete FKC education and modality-specific training requirements for new employees to receive designated Nurse in Charge oversight
Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN and 6 months experience in acute dialysis as an RN for designated Nurse in Charge oversight
Ability to travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities
Ability to work in a healthcare environment and potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
CPR BLS Certification current or successful completion
Training and meeting participation provided/required as part of the role