RN, Registered Nurse Dialysis - Hemodialysis - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Maxwell
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos, which
originated in 1923 as Hays County Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Memorial Hospital, opened at its current Wonder World Drive
location in 1983.Our staff of more than 700 Associates works with
more than 300 active and consulting physicians to provide quality
services to patients and their families. For more than 20
consecutive years, we have been named The Best Hospital in Hays
County in the annual “Best of Hays” publication released by the San
Marcos Daily Record. In addition to interventional cardiac
services, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – San Marcos is a Certified
Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. We lead
the region in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and offers a
variety of specialty care services including medical imaging,
rehabilitation, hospice, women’s services and more. Summary: A
Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the
delivery of patient care through the process of assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. This position
participates in the development and implementation of
individualized and comprehensive plan of care for each patient,
provides direct and indirect care to patients as it relates to
their dialysis treatment, including pre- and post-assessments, and
administrations of medications during dialysis. In addition, the
Registered Professional Dialysis Nurse operates all dialysis
equipment and supplies in accordance with hospital and departmental
policy to provide expected patient outcome and documents in the
medical record accordingly. Responsibilities: Demonstrates
appropriate hand hygiene, use of PPE, and facility hygiene
including cleaning and disinfection of work surfaces and equipment
per hospital and departmental policies Operates all available
dialysis equipment and supplies based on safety, effectiveness, and
cost in accordance with hospital and departmental policy to provide
expected patient outcome; documents in the medical record and
records changes appropriately. Follows policy and procedure in
performance of water treatment procedures and testing; properly
demonstrates electrolyte addition to acid concentrate per physician
order. Provides documented pre- and post-dialysis nursing
assessments that include, but are not limited to; patient weight
and fluid removal calculations, lung sounds and presence of edema,
vital signs and review of current labs, assessment and care of the
dialysis access Obtains pre- and post-dialysis lab specimens per
physician order and hospital/departmental policy. Initiates,
monitors, and terminates each dialysis treatment per departmental
policy and procedure. Follows hospital and departmental policy and
procedure in response to dialysis-related complications,
emergencies, and technical issues. Follows hospital and
departmental policy and procedure in the administration of
medications during dialysis. Participates in the development and
implementation of an individualized and comprehensive plan of care
for each patient. Requirements: Education/Skills: Graduate of a
Registered Nursing program, Bachelor Degree preferred Excellent
customer service, negotiation and communication skills Experience:
At least 6 months dialysis experience preferred 12 months acute
clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required Intensive Care
Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Room (ER), or
Medical Surgical (Med Surg) experience is preferred Clinical
patient care experience in a relevant setting, preferred Previous
healthcare management experience, preferred Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications: RN license in good standing in
state of employment or a compact state , if applicable Registered
Nurse (RN) required American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred A Water Treatment
Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employment A
Hemodialysis Knowledge Exam- within twelve (12) weeks of employment
Certification in Nephrology Nursing preferred, required within 1
year of eligibility to take the exam Work Schedule: 7AM - 7PM Work
Type: Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: Christus Health, San Marcos , RN, Registered Nurse Dialysis - Hemodialysis - PRN, Healthcare , Maxwell, Texas
