Job Description

Kootenai Health is hiring a Dialysis RN to join the Dialysis team!

As the Dialysis RN, you will provide dialysis related care to patients in need of renal replacement therapy. Collaborates closely with medical practitioners, dieticians, social workers, and vascular access departments to meet the needs of the patient during dialysis treatments.

Your core responsibilities include: 

• Demonstrates the competent skills to perform IHD, SLED and CRRT treatments as per nephrologist orders and shall provide appropriate assessment, evaluation, ongoing monitoring and interventions per facility policies and procedures
• Ensures dialysis machines and equipment are maintained in good working order per policy
• Assists 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
• Demonstrates outstanding communication and education skills to patients ensuring understanding, comfort, safety, and privacy
• Facilitates interdisciplinary communication in delivering patient care in a timely fashion
• Demonstrates the ability to be self-directed and function independently in the dialysis setting
• Strictly adheres to all infection prevention practices and demonstrates best practice principles for dialysis vascular access care

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in dialysis nursing preferred
• Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) preferred
• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required
• RN with less than 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire 
• RN with at least 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date

 

Kootenai Health will ensure your success by providing you a robust leadership orientation program, access to Organizational Development, and co-workers who are knowledgeable and invested in your success. 

Kootenai Health has a lot to offer you, including:

• A passionate, knowledgeable Dialysis team.
• Expanding department with room for future career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Magnet Status - Kootenai Health has maintained MagnetTM status since 2006. This designation is nursing's top honor, accepted nationally as the gold standard in nursing excellence!
• Level II Trauma Center- Kootenai Health has achieved a Level II Trauma designation, verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma.
• Mayo Clinic Care Network- Kootenai Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (MCCN). As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Kootenai Health staff have access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise.
• Gallup Great Workplace Award - This award recognizes companies for their extraordinary ability to build an engaged workplace culture.

Kootenai Health has a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and has a rich history that spans nearly 60 years of innovation, achievements, and benchmarks in healthcare. The organization provides a comprehensive range of medical services. Our main campus is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and includes a 330-bed community-owned hospital. If you want to love where you work and live, check out Kootenai Health. As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to tuition reimbursement
• 457 investment plan through Fidelity with a match of 3-6% based on years of service and a defined contribution account which puts 2% of annual income into a retirement account
• Employee child daycare - within walking distance
• On-site learning through the Organizational Development department and teaching modules
• Competitive salaries
• Robust and incentive-driven Wellness Plans
• Full-spectrum employee reward, recognition, and retention programs, including outstanding employee development, training, and educational opportunities
• And much more!

If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Silvia Johnson at [email protected]

We look forward to getting to know you better! 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Schedule: PRN - (As Needed),Variable more