Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) – Hemodialysis

About the role

The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct hemodialysis care to patients in an outpatient setting, working as part of the FMCNA health‑care team. The role ensures high‑quality, compliant treatment while supporting patient education and continuous quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Patient Care Technicians, LVNs/LPNs, and Dialysis Assistants in delivering chronic hemodialysis therapy.
• Assess daily patient needs, assign care tasks, and monitor staff technique for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Educate patients and families on ESRD, vascular access, dialysis therapy, diet, fluid, and medication compliance.
• Implement treatment prescriptions, including sodium and ultrafiltration modeling, and adjust therapy based on patient response.
• Document all physician orders, lab results, and treatment parameters in the Medical Information System.
• Administer medications, PRN drugs, and transfusions while maintaining controlled‑substance records.
• Maintain emergency readiness, perform CPR, and manage bloodborne pathogen protocols.
• Participate in staff training, CQI activities, and regular meetings with the Clinical Manager.

Required profile

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Experience in outpatient hemodialysis or renal care settings.
• Ability to supervise and delegate tasks to LVN/LPNs and support staff.
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Hemodialysis therapy administration and monitoring.
• Sodium modeling and ultrafiltration prescription.
• Use of Medical Information System for order entry and documentation.
• Laboratory order processing and specimen handling.
• Medication administration, including PRN and controlled substances.
• CPR and emergency response procedures.