Dialysis Registered Nurse, RN

Who is Rendevor Dialysis?

We are a family-owned and operated company founded over 30 years ago by a Dialysis RN who believes everyone is entitled to excellent medical treatment from talented clinicians.

Our Mission

To bring thriving onsite dialysis partnerships to any under-serviced healthcare institution in need.

What's In It For You?

Our company offers a competitive total rewards package above industry standards in most markets and we pride ourselves in providing a caring, positive culture for our employees.

We offer an extremely generous package including:Retention Bonus: $5,000. 00Hourly Rate: $40. 00 - $45. 00/Per Hour (Based on Documented Experience)

• Fantastic employee benefit package
• Employer contribution to H. S. A.
• F. S. A. tax savings benefits
• A 4% dollar-for-dollar company match to the 401k plan with immediate vesting
• A generous PTO accrual program
• A PTO cash-out provision
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation program
• Quality employee training and development programs
• Several holidays paid at time and a half
• Annual holiday gift bags for all employees
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• STD/LTD/Voluntary Life
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Discounted auto and home insurance
• Discounted legal services program
• Employer-paid life insurance for 1x employee salary
• Employer-paid assistance program with complimentary counseling, wellness, and legal sessions for employees and household members
• Complimentary year-long weight loss program
• Health & Wellness Program with gift card giveaways

• The Correctional Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) performs the hemodialysis treatment procedure delivering safe, efficient care of the highest quality and provides specialized registered nursing care in accordance with state law.
• Using professional nursing knowledge base acts as a resource for staff.
• You will be utilizing your assessment skills, technical skills, collaborative skills, documentation skills, and leadership qualities daily.

• La Grange, KY within Kentucky State Reformatory

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 4:30 am - 5:00 pm

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent.
• Current RN License for Kentucky & current CPR certification (or within three months of hire).
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.
• One year of Hemodialysis RN experience is required (two to three years of experience preferred). Experience must be within the past two years.

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and satisfactorily communicate in English.
• Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.

• Understands basic renal function and consequences of renal failure; observes and records patient responses to renal failure and its treatments; performs thorough patient assessments as evidenced by documentation and feedback to the nurse in charge. In addition, shows an awareness of the general course of all patients in the unit. The RN draws upon this knowledge to help deal with individual treatments.
• Recognizes changes in patients on dialysis and makes necessary adjustments in their therapy; appropriately responds to all emergencies, notifies the nephrologist when necessary, and seeks direction.
• Sets correct priorities for patient care based on current knowledge; consistently reviews and evaluates priorities as changes occur and conveys these priorities to appropriate staff members.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates appropriate care plans for patients demonstrating and understanding of prescribed modalities available. ; utilizes the team approach when accessing patient needs and developing a plan of care by conferring with patient, family, nurses, technicians, nephrologists, physicians, and dietitian when appropriate.
• Assumes primary nurse responsibilities as directed.
• Communicates significant information to the appropriate team member in a clear, concise, and accurate manner; acts as a liaison between the head nurse, staff, and patients; objectively assesses problems regarding staff and/or patients and effectively communicates with staff and patients regarding policies and procedures.
• Documents in a clear, concise, and thorough manner; sees that all paperwork is completed properly during the shift.
• Verifies the accuracy of all orders during treatment.
• Performs all tasks necessary for the safe, smooth, and efficient operation of the unit: This may include, but is not limited to, set-up, reuse, trash removal, water checks, opening and closing of the unit, mixing of bicarbonate and acid baths, cleaning machines and stations, bath distribution, and all other responsibilities as directed by the Charge Nurse.
• Administers medications when ordered; understands and teaches principles of safe dosage in ESRD, reason for giving medication and possible side-effects; ensures that medications are given properly and as ordered.
• Obtains all laboratory specimens as ordered and performs routine tests.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results as they apply to the ESRD patient; confers with dietitian and nephrologist about abnormal findings, when applicable.
• Delegates responsibilities appropriately and follows through in seeing that all delegated responsibilities have been carried out in both routine and emergency situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume the day-to-day functions of the Charge Nurse in his/her absence, i. e. staffing, scheduling, etc.
• Understands legal consequences of nursing actions, both immediate and long-term.
• Promotes the education of patients and the understanding of their disease and its treatment.
• Accurately assesses the patient's readiness to learn; plans and implements appropriate teaching method for each patient and evaluates the patient's learning; assists other staff member in developing these skills.
• Knows and follows all Rendevor policies and procedures for infect.