RN-Dialysis
Company: SSM Health
Location: Fond Du Lac
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Agnesian Health Plaza
Bldg B Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: This position is for
Home Hemodialysis Schedule: Monday - Friday. Every 3rd Saturday. On
call requirements every 11th weekend and 2 times a month during
weekdays. Weekly schedule is based on patient needs/training.
Dialysis experience preferred! Job Summary: Provides direct nursing
care in settings where patients require complex assessments and
intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures
and protocols of the healthcare organization. Job Responsibilities
and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a dialysis
clinical resource and supervises care delivered by support staff.
Assesses daily dialysis patient care needs and develops and
distributes patient care assignments. Collaborates with
interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes for the dialysis
patient. Evaluates the effectiveness of dialysis treatments and
identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
Participates in quality improvement activities to include
collection of data for the dialysis unit's Quality Assurance
Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan and maintains ownership of
regulatory compliance requirements. Responds to complaints about
patient care and manages through established channels. Works with
internal and external resources to maintain machine maintenance and
partnership with home dialysis departments. Performs surveillance
and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis
water (such as chlorine, pH, water cultures) to ensure that these
machines are operating within the parameters set within the
manufacturer guidelines. Demonstrates a working knowledge of
dialysis laboratory tests and dialysis medications. Demonstrates
clinical competence and knowledge in cannulation of dialysis access
and proper care and use of central lines. Demonstrates an in-depth
understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission
of blood borne pathogens. Provides patient education/teaching
applicable to the patient's medical condition. May provide input
for hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating staff.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific
knowledge in health care to medical-surgical nursing practice,
ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s
age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the
department's Scope of Service. Works in a constant state of
alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education
equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE Minimum one year of registered
nurse experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to
share information through oral communication. Constant standing and
walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data
entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances
near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify
and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize
odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication,
distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling
objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting,
gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional
driving. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life
Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association
(AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department
of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work
Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)
- American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) -
Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse
(RN) Issued by Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic
Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart
Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of
Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider
(BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse
(RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin
Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day
Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department:
3300050045 HOME HEMODIALYSIS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a
comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental
Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental
leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on
FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered
through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access
to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All
Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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