Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Company: Physicians Choice Dialysis
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION TITLE: HEMODIALYSIS
REGISTERED NURSE REPORTS TO: FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES: To assess patient’s nursing care needs as it
relates to the hemodialysis treatment, to plan and implement
appropriate care each treatment, to make appropriate referrals to
other health care disciplines or providers as indicated, to
evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and to integrate nursing
theory into clinical practice. Patient Care: Performs patient
assessment: vital signs and all other parameters of the ESRD
patients, review dialysis orders, determine general physical and
mental condition, assist in determining compliance to dietary or
medication regimen, document accurately and legibly. Provides
chronic hemodialysis therapy: formulate a dialysis plan for
ultrafiltration, initiate dialysis via prescribed access, observe
all safety measures, and monitor patient vital signs applicable to
ESRD patients. Administer medications, fluid therapy and blood
products or other treatments related to ESRD per physician’s
orders. Performs analysis of patient data: assess and monitor
status of vascular access, review lab work, patient assessments,
and report any relevant changes or abnormalities to Charge Nurse,
or Clinical Coordinator / Facility Administrator and patient’s
primary physician. Develops patient plan of care based on patient
condition, age, education and socioeconomic conditions that define
interventions to attain expected outcomes. Participates with the
patient care team in the development and review of both the short
term and long term care plan programs. Planning, Coordinating, and
Organizing: Able to prepare and monitor dialysis machines and
systems. Able maintain dialysis records and prepare dialysis
treatment system for use according to established procedure.
Informs technical staff of any malfunctions related to the dialysis
treatment equipment. Obtains machine and water cultures as
requested. Maintains patient medical records, documenting
appropriately and legibly. Quality Assurance: Completes flow sheets
verifying charges for the patient. Monitor supplies and assure
availability. Participates in CQI process. Monitors compliance with
state or federal regulations, federal regulations for patient care
and services. Has the ability to implement emergency measures as
situational conditions demand. Communications and Patient Service
Skills: Reviews pre and post dialysis care with patient. Discusses
health concerns with patient; reviews with Physician and Clinical
Coordinator / Facility Administrator. Participates with orientation
and training of new staff member. Attends staff meetings and
educational activities. Other duties as assigned. POSITION
QUALIFICATIONS: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse
in this State. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current
certification in Basic Life Support. Experience in dialysis
preferred. At least one (1) year of experience in general nursing
or a nursing specialty.
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