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Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN)

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

Burlington, MA

Posted Jul 27 · Not open to new grads

Shift
10-hour days
Hours a week
40
Unit
Dialysis

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
10-hour days · 4 a week · 40 hours
Orientation
12-week preceptorship
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Precepting expected · On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
0.5+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$40/hr
nursing in Massachusetts$40/hr

The median for nursing in Massachusetts is $40/hr, across 427 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for hospitalized patients facing acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment caring for dialysis patients in an acute care environment.

The Dialysis Hospital Services Nurse (Acute RN) provides specialized dialysis, renal nursing care in our Lahey Hospital Services acute hemodialysis unit. The Acute RN collaborates with hospital and outpatient care team members to ensure patients receive the safest care with the highest-quality outcomes.

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Schedule

Full-time, four 10-hour shifts starting at 7:00 am. Some positions are on call 24/7, and rotating call may be required at some locations.

Compensation

Pay range from $48-$58 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience required.

Benefits

Up to 12 weeks’ paid training with a preceptor Paid 12-week training with a preceptor Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Life and long-term care insurance are provided at no additional expense to the employee Paid time off (PTO), including holidays Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent Education reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program Among others

What You Can Expect

Prepare and monitor equipment used for intermittent or continuous dialysis and water treatment in the acute setting, including quality control checks Perform and document pre-, intra- and post-dialysis assessments Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatments per established policies and procedures Dispense medication as ordered and document per policy and procedure in hospital medical record Administer blood and blood products per hospital policy and procedure Accurately receive, transcribe and implement written and verbal orders from physicians Access lab reports, interpret and report necessary information to nephrologist Provide renal education to patients and family members and document appropriately Serve as primary dialysis contact for nephrologists and hospital staff and liaison to outpatient dialysis center Adhere to DCI and hospital policies and procedures including proper completion of occurrence reports as necessary Additional tasks as necessary

Successful Candidates Bring

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated clinical proficiency
  • Desire to collaborate with care teams
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Customer service mindset in communicating with patients, team members and partner hospital

Education/Training

  • Current MA RN license required
  • Six months minimum dialysis experience required
  • Current CPR and BLS certifications

DCI’s Differentiator

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles

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Education/Training: Current MA RN license required Six months minimum dialysis experience required Current CPR and BLS certifications DCI’s Differentiator: Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Ten· from this posting

Requirements

  • RN
  • Acute care
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • 4x10
  • Nephrology
  • Direct patient care
  • CPR Certification
  • Customer communication
  • Paid training

Benefits highlights

  • Paid holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid training
  • Employee assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Place

City
Burlington, MA
Rent against this pay
39% of monthly gross
This role$2,718/mo rent
Monthly gross$6,933/mo

$2,718 median rent against $6,933 a month at $40/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$146,436/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
6% above the national average

Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.

Burlington is a quiet suburb roughly 15 miles northwest of Boston, home to the Burlington Mall and positioned along the Route 128 tech corridor. Highway access makes commuting to Cambridge and Boston medical centers manageable, appealing to RNs who prefer a residential base over city living.

Map showing the location of Burlington, MA
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.

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