Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis - Per Diem
UHS
Summary
The Dialysis RN works with Nephrology medical practitioners to provide high-quality care to patients in need of dialysis related therapy. The Dialysis Nurse collaborates closely with medical practitioners, dieticians, social workers, and vascular access departments to meet dialysis patient care needs.
Job description
Position Summary
The Dialysis RN works with Nephrology medical practitioners to provide high-quality care to patients in need of dialysis related therapy. The Dialysis Nurse collaborates closely with medical practitioners, dieticians, social workers, and vascular access departments to meet dialysis patient care needs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an approved Bachelor or Associate school of nursing and a current state license to practice nursing.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Preferred 1-2 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1-2 years in Dialysis nursing.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
- Must have basic computer knowledge and must be able to safely operate dialysis machines.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
- Current RN License required.
- BCLS certification is required.
- Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) and ACLS certification preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Bachelor or Associate school of nursing
- Current state license to practice nursing (RN License)
- High School graduate or equivalent
- BCLS certification
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to safely operate dialysis machines
- Preferred: 1-2 years of nursing experience
- Preferred: 1-2 years in Dialysis nursing
- Preferred: Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN)
- Preferred: ACLS certification
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.