Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Rockford, Illinois
Staffing partner
RN
Posted Aug 17
- Unit
- Dialysis
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Dialysis
- Accepts
- RN
- Staffing partner
- New Solutions
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 937 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
We're looking for a Hemodialysis RN to deliver safe, high-quality chronic dialysis care under the direction of the Unit Medical Director, in compliance with facility, state, and federal standards.
Position
Responsibilities
Patient Care
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis treatments; assess patients pre- and post-treatment Perform access care and dialyze isolation patients using proper precautions Administer and document medications per physician orders and within RN scope of practice Recognize and report dialysis and non-dialysis-related problems promptly Obtain blood samples and initiate/discontinue blood transfusions per policy Develop and update individualized nursing care plans Provide patient and family education as opportunities arise Maintain a safe environment using proper body mechanics, universal precautions, and infection control
Operations & Equipment
- Operate, sanitize, and maintain dialysis and water treatment equipment per policy
- Assist with supply ordering, inventory management, and unit organization
- Report equipment malfunctions and supply issues promptly
Team & Administration
- Communicate effectively with physicians, coordinators, patients, and families
- Assist in orienting and training new staff
- Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and CQI projects
- Support scheduling and adequate unit coverage as needed
Requirements
- Active RN license per state requirements
- Knowledge of ESRD and hemodialysis procedures
- Commitment to ongoing clinical education and professional development
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- Active RN license per state requirements
- Knowledge of ESRD and hemodialysis procedures
- Commitment to ongoing clinical education and professional development
Place
- City
- Rockford, Illinois
- Median rent
- $985/mo
- Local household income
- $54,752/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Rockford area index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Rockford sits along the Rock River in northern Illinois, offering a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation. Known as the 'Forest City,' it features extensive parkland and a growing healthcare sector. The downtown area continues to revitalize, while nearby state parks provide weekend escapes for nurses seeking balance between career and lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
If you apply here, you are talking to a staffing agency, not a Conroe hospital HR desk. The company page that exists is New Solutions Staffing: founded in 2014, 1-50 employees, two offices, headquartered in Brooklyn, describing itself from Sheepshead…
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Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?