Your experience matters: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

At Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

A Dialysis Nurse in a hospital is a specialized Registered Nurse (RN) who provides critical care to patients with acute or chronic kidney failure. They play a vital role in administering dialysis treatments, a life-sustaining procedure that removes toxins, excess fluids, and waste from the blood when the kidneys can no longer function properly.

In a hospital setting, dialysis nurses care for patients with severe kidney conditions, including those in critical care, post-surgical recovery, or undergoing emergency dialysis due to sudden kidney failure. They operate and monitor dialysis machines, assess patients before, during, and after treatments, manage complications such as low blood pressure or fluid imbalances, and ensure infection control measures are strictly followed.

Beyond technical skills, dialysis nurses provide education and emotional support to patients and their families, helping them understand the dialysis process, dietary restrictions, and long-term care plans. They collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive kidney care.

With strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work in high-pressure situations, dialysis nurses in hospitals play a crucial role in stabilizing and improving the health of patients with renal conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staffing and Scheduling: Manage nurse schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units, addressing gaps due to absences or increased patient acuity.
• Resource Allocation: Assign nursing staff based on patient needs, acuity levels, and staff competencies to optimize care delivery.
• Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies such as patient crises, natural disasters, or security incidents, implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with relevant departments.
• Communication: Serve as the liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration, ensuring effective information flow and addressing concerns promptly.
• Policy Enforcement: Uphold hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Patient Flow Coordination: Monitor patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain optimal bed utilization and reduce bottlenecks in patient care services.
• Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, addressing clinical questions, facilitating professional development, and promoting a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staffing and Scheduling: Manage nurse schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all units, addressing gaps due to absences or increased patient acuity.
• Resource Allocation: Assign nursing staff based on patient needs, acuity levels, and staff competencies to optimize care delivery.
• Crisis Management: Respond to emergencies such as patient crises, natural disasters, or security incidents, implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with relevant departments.
• Communication: Serve as the liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and hospital administration, ensuring effective information flow and addressing concerns promptly.
• Policy Enforcement: Uphold hospital policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Patient Flow Coordination: Monitor patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to maintain optimal bed utilization and reduce bottlenecks in patient care services.
• Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and support to nursing staff, addressing clinical questions, facilitating professional development, and promoting a positive work environment.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• sign-on bonus
• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a associates degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

About our Health System
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 170 bed hospital located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."