Western Wisconsin Health is seeking a full-time Outpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse (0.75 FTE). The Outpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, high-quality nursing care to patients receiving hemodialysis treatment in an outpatient setting. Under the direction of the Manager of Ambulatory Services, the RN performs patient assessments, administers dialysis treatments and medications, monitors patient response, and intervenes appropriately during complications or emergencies. The RN collaborates with nephrologists and the interdisciplinary care team to support optimal patient outcomes, promote patient education and self-management, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, infection prevention practices, and quality improvement initiatives. All of this is done to support the organization’s mission while living our values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assess patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment by reviewing vital signs, weight, laboratory results, fluid status, vascular access condition, and overall tolerance to therapy
- Monitor, assess, and maintain vascular access sites including fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters; perform safe cannulation and catheter care according to policy
- Administer prescribed medications and dialysis treatments while monitoring patient response, identifying complications, and intervening appropriately during emergencies or adverse reactions
- Escalate significant changes in patient condition, treatment complications, or emergencies to the nephrologist, advanced practice provider, or emergency services as needed
- Educate patients and families regarding renal disease, dialysis treatment, vascular access care, medications, diet, fluid restrictions, and self-management strategies Document patient assessments, interventions, medication administration, machine settings, patient response, and adverse events accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
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Collaborate with nephrologists, advanced practice providers, dietitians, social workers, dialysis technicians, and nursing staff to coordinate and support comprehensive patient care
- Maintain infection prevention, OSHA, bloodborne pathogen, safety, and equipment disinfection standards to ensure a safe clinical environment
- Support compliance with CMS, state, clinic, and organizational standards through participation in quality improvement activities, audits, and policy adherence
- Inspect and maintain dialysis machines, emergency equipment, medications, and treatment supplies while supporting and overseeing dialysis technicians providing direct patient care
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Demonstrates awareness, understanding and respect of cultural diversity and patients of all ages and socioeconomic groups
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Western Wisconsin Health expects employees to understand and to incorporate the values of our organization in their day-to-day practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Graduate from an accredited school of nursing – Associates Degree in Nursing, diploma from hospital based school, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
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Wisconsin RN license
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3+ years of outpatient dialysis related work experience
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Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file
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CPR certification for adults and pediatrics
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Maintain the integrity of highly confidential business and patient information
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Display and promote high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational standards
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Exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and electronic medical records
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Ability to anticipate, understand, and manage patient expectations and provide consistent delivery of services
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Clearly and effectively convey information to patients
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Knowledge of medical center emergency and disaster procedures
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Ability to manage conflicting priorities and handle multiple tasks/projects concurrently
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Ability to consistently carry out job responsibilities, able to acknowledge when commitments are not met, and take appropriate steps to fulfill responsibility
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Ability to analyze, identify, and solve problems while using sound judgment
Work Schedule:
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.75 - 60 hours per biweekly pay period
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Shifts mainly Monday through Friday
ABOUT WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH
Western Wisconsin Health is an integrated hospital and family practice clinic located in Western Wisconsin, just 30 minutes from downtown St. Paul on I-94. Join an exciting and growing team with a focus on the future of health care delivery!
