Dialysis Registered Nurse

Position: Dialysis Nurse

Reports to: Nursing Manager

Schedule: Full Time Dialysis Nurse

About Us:

Sheridan Community Hospital is a trusted Critical Access Hospital serving our rural community with high-quality, compassionate care. Our surgical team is committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centered service in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Summary:

The Full Time Dialysis Nurse provides comprehensive hemodialysis care for patients at Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan Michigan This role ensures safe effective and high-quality dialysis treatment while supporting patients and families through education and compassionate clinical care

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care during hemodialysis treatments ensuring safety and adherence to clinical standards
• Monitor patient responses before during and after dialysis sessions and intervene appropriately
• Perform and document patient assessments vital signs and treatment progress
• Collaborate with nephrologists’ hospital staff and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Operate troubleshoot and maintain dialysis equipment in compliance with safety protocols
• Provide patient and family education regarding dialysis treatments and homecare practices
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record EMR
• Follow infection control policies and maintain a clean safe clinical environment
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the dialysis program
• Experience with cannulation is required
• Participate in quality improvement projects. Attend training and meetings as required
• Maintains awareness of current quality and safety measures on the unit and follows guidelines or reporting measures to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
• Knowledge and skills in quality improvement and research methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned