Jobs at National Kidney Foundation

This Registered Nurse position within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Las Palmas Medical Center focuses on delivering specialized care to newborns and their families. The role involves collaborating with physicians and care teams to implement, evaluate, and coordinate individualized treatment plans while utilizing the nursing process. Key responsibilities include monitoring patient stability, administering treatments, and providing empathetic support to families during critical care situations. The position is appealing due to the hospital's commitment to empowering nurses through leadership councils and professional development initiatives. Employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including tuition assistance, a 401(k) match, and robust wellbeing resources. The facility is a 300-bed full-service hospital in El Paso, offering a collaborative environment within a nationally recognized healthcare system.

This full-time Hemodialysis RN role is based within Encompass Health's inpatient rehabilitation team, focusing on delivering specialized care to patients with kidney disease. The position involves providing direct patient care, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and educating nursing staff on dialysis standards and equipment. The role appeals to nurses seeking a supportive, collaborative environment recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For, offering significant opportunities for professional growth through tuition reimbursement and certification support. Employees benefit from a culture that values empathy and diversity, along with access to state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive benefits designed to foster long-term career development.

This Registered Nurse role operates within a Transitional Care Unit dedicated to supporting patients as they begin their dialysis journey. The position focuses on coordinating care, assessing patient needs, and providing education on treatment options, including in-center versus home dialysis. Key responsibilities include administering treatments, monitoring patient data, training home dialysis candidates and their partners, and leading quality improvement initiatives. The role offers an opportunity to work within a specialized nephrology team that values mentorship and professional growth through a structured clinical advancement program. While the position involves direct patient care and may require travel to patient homes or facilities, it provides a supportive environment for nurses with at least two years of nephrology experience to make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

This full-time academic role at the University of Texas Medical Branch seeks a Pediatric Nephrology Clinician Educator at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank. The position combines comprehensive clinical care for children with renal diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings with active teaching and mentoring of medical students and residents. The successful candidate will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to advance a growing pediatric kidney program while contributing to the institution's research and educational missions. The opportunity is appealing due to the chance to help build a world-class kidney program within a nationally recognized health system, offering a collaborative culture and significant professional growth. The role is based in Galveston and Clear Lake, Texas, providing access to a coastal lifestyle with affordable living options and a strong community environment.

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator Antepartum role at St. David's North Austin Medical Center involves leading nursing operations within a high-risk maternity unit to ensure safe, patient-centered care. Key responsibilities include directing and evaluating nursing performance, managing staff scheduling and labor resources, and collaborating with management to improve patient outcomes and service quality. The position offers a supportive environment with robust staffing resources, advanced technology for patient monitoring, and extensive opportunities for professional growth through ongoing clinical education and tuition assistance. This full-time, on-site position is ideal for a Registered Nurse seeking to lead in a collaborative culture dedicated to exceptional maternal and newborn care.

This entry-level Outpatient Registered Nurse role serves as the foundation for the Clinical Advancement Program within the End Stage Kidney Disease team. The position involves coordinating clinically competent care for patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessing patient data, administering medications, and adjusting treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. Key responsibilities also encompass patient and family education, supervising direct care staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role appeals to nurses seeking professional growth through structured mentorship and clear pathways for career advancement. While the position is based in a healthcare facility with physical demands such as standing and lifting, it offers a supportive environment focused on enhancing patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative interdisciplinary culture.

This entry-level Outpatient Registered Nurse role serves as the foundation for the Clinical Advancement Program within the End Stage Kidney Disease team. The position involves coordinating clinically competent care for patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessing patient data, administering medications, and adjusting treatment plans. Key responsibilities also encompass educating patients and families, supervising direct care staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role offers a collaborative environment focused on enhancing patient outcomes and provides opportunities for professional growth through structured training and mentorship. The position is based in a healthcare facility and may require occasional travel to training sites.

This PRN Registered Nurse role focuses on surgical orthopedic and trauma care at a 300-bed hospital featuring a regional kidney transplant center and Level III trauma unit. The position involves assessing patient conditions during shifts, administering medications, performing medical procedures, and educating patients and families on treatment plans. The role emphasizes collaborative decision-making to influence patient care outcomes and offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including retirement matching, tuition assistance, and wellbeing resources. The position is based in El Paso and provides flexibility through a PRN schedule.

This entry-level Outpatient Registered Nurse role serves as the foundation for the Clinical Advancement Program within the End Stage Kidney Disease care team. The position involves coordinating clinically competent care for patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessing patient data, administering medications, and adjusting treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. Key responsibilities also encompass patient and family education, supervising direct care staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role appeals to nurses seeking specialized nephrology experience in a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth through structured training and mentorship. The position is based on-site at a healthcare facility and may occasionally require travel to training sites.

This entry-level Outpatient Registered Nurse role serves as the foundation for the Clinical Advancement Program within the End Stage Kidney Disease care team. The position involves coordinating clinically competent care for patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessing patient data, adjusting treatment plans, and administering medications. Key responsibilities also encompass educating patients and families, supervising direct care staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role offers a collaborative environment focused on enhancing patient outcomes and professional growth through structured training and mentorship. While the position requires physical stamina for patient care tasks and occasional travel to training sites, it provides a clear pathway for career advancement in a specialized medical setting.

This entry-level Outpatient Registered Nurse role serves as the foundation for the Clinical Advancement Program within the End Stage Kidney Disease care team. The position involves coordinating clinically competent care for patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessing patient data, administering medications, and adjusting treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. Key responsibilities also encompass patient and family education, supervising direct care staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role offers a supportive environment for professional growth through structured training and mentorship, allowing nurses to develop specialized nephrology expertise. The position is based in a healthcare facility with potential for occasional travel to training sites.

This entry-level Outpatient Registered Nurse role serves as the foundation for the Clinical Advancement Program within the End Stage Kidney Disease care team. The position involves coordinating clinically competent care for patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessing patient data, administering medications, and adjusting treatment plans in collaboration with physicians. Key responsibilities also encompass patient and family education, supervising direct care staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role appeals to nurses seeking professional growth through structured mentorship and clear advancement pathways. It is an on-site position within a healthcare facility that offers opportunities to work with a dedicated interdisciplinary team focused on enhancing patient outcomes.

This entry-level Outpatient Registered Nurse role serves as the foundation for the Clinical Advancement Program within the End Stage Kidney Disease care team. The position involves coordinating clinically competent care for patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessing patient data, adjusting treatment plans, and administering medications. Key responsibilities also encompass patient and family education, supervising direct care staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role offers a collaborative environment focused on enhancing patient outcomes and professional growth through structured training and mentorship. While the position is based in a healthcare facility, it may occasionally require travel to training sites or other locations.

The Research Specialist I role is an entry-level position within the Neurology Cell & Gene Therapy department at the University of Rochester. The specialist supports scientific projects by conducting experiments with human and rodent stem cells, performing rodent surgery, and utilizing advanced microscopy and histological techniques. Key responsibilities include maintaining Good Laboratory Practice standards, troubleshooting equipment, analyzing data with computer-aided tools, and assisting in the preparation of technical reports and publications. The position offers a collaborative environment where individuals can develop their scientific expertise while contributing to the university's mission of discovery and healing. This full-time, on-site role in Rochester, New York, is ideal for self-motivated professionals seeking to grow their skills in a specialized laboratory setting.

This full-time Registered Nurse role is based at a specialized transplant and thoracic surgery unit in Aurora, Colorado, serving as a pioneer in liver transplantation within the Rocky Mountain region. The position involves providing high-acuity acute care for solid organ transplant recipients, utilizing evidence-based nursing practices and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include direct patient care, precepting new healthcare professionals, and maintaining safety and quality standards in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role offers a dynamic work arrangement with day and night rotations and appeals to candidates through a strong culture of innovation, comprehensive education benefits including potential tuition coverage, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading academic medical center.

This full-time Registered Nurse role is based at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, within a specialized unit dedicated to solid organ transplants, thoracic surgery, and hepatology. The position involves providing high-acuity direct patient care using the nursing process, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes, and precepting new healthcare professionals. The role operates on a rotating day and night shift schedule. The position is appealing due to the opportunity to work in a pioneering academic medical center that offers extensive clinical education support, a culture focused on innovation and patient connection, and comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and loan forgiveness program support.

This full-time Registered Nurse role operates within a specialized acute care transplant and thoracic surgery unit at a leading academic medical center in Aurora, Colorado. The position focuses on providing high-acuity direct patient care for solid organ transplants and thoracic procedures while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes. Key responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process for patient management, precepting new healthcare professionals, and maintaining competency through evidence-based practice models. The role is appealing due to the opportunity to work in a pioneering environment with extensive experience in living donor liver transplants, offering significant professional growth through dedicated clinical education. The position includes weekend day shifts and is supported by a comprehensive benefits package featuring tuition assistance, loan forgiveness program support, and a culture dedicated to improving lives through innovation and human connection.

This 1099 independent contractor role involves conducting in-home wellness and risk-adjustment assessments for Medicare members in Burleigh County, North Dakota. The Nurse Practitioner performs focused histories, physical exams, and specialized screenings while documenting findings in an EMR to support value-based care. The position is appealing due to its flexible weekday schedule, consistent visit availability, and strong operational support including paid training and dedicated coordinators. The role offers a structured environment for providers seeking reliable supplemental income with a 55-mile travel radius and a minimum monthly commitment of approximately 30 hours.

The Group Facility Administrator role oversees operations for two or more chronic hemodialysis facilities, managing nursing services, patient care, financial performance, and safety protocols. Key responsibilities include supervising all facility staff through hiring and development, partnering with regional leadership to meet quality standards, and ensuring compliance with clinical and maintenance requirements. This position appeals to candidates seeking a patient-centered environment within a supportive community culture that prioritizes belonging and professional growth. The role offers comprehensive benefits, extensive training programs, and opportunities for career advancement within a national healthcare organization dedicated to improving lives for patients with kidney failure.

This Patient Care Technician role supports patients with end-stage renal disease within an outpatient dialysis clinic in Arlington, Virginia. The position involves delivering compassionate, hands-on care under RN supervision, including monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, setting up medical equipment, and recording vital signs. Team members also educate patients on kidney health and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team. The role appeals to those seeking a supportive community environment where belonging is a core value, offering opportunities for career growth through clinical ladders and RN bridge programs. The position includes paid training, comprehensive benefits, and flexible scheduling across various shifts. While the role is primarily on-site, it may require floating between local clinics.

This Patient Care Technician role supports individuals with end-stage renal disease within an outpatient dialysis clinic in Perry, Georgia. The position involves delivering compassionate, hands-on care under RN supervision, including monitoring patients during treatment, operating dialysis equipment, and recording vital signs. Team members also educate patients on kidney health and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care group. The role appeals to those seeking a supportive community environment where belonging is a core value, offering paid training, clear career advancement paths, and comprehensive benefits. The position requires a flexible schedule with potential travel between local clinics and is primarily on-site.

This Licensed Practical Nurse role is based at a DaVita outpatient dialysis center in Flint, Michigan, focusing on delivering compassionate care to patients with chronic kidney disease. The position involves building long-term relationships with patients and families, administering unique treatment plans for complex co-morbidities, and collaborating within a supportive team environment. The role offers an opportunity to enter nephrology without prior dialysis experience, as comprehensive paid training is provided. Key responsibilities include operating water treatment systems and leveraging a broad range of nursing skills in a fast-paced setting. The position appeals to those seeking a mission-driven culture where belonging is prioritized, offering flexible scheduling across various shifts and facilities. While the role requires a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, it provides a collaborative atmosphere for professional growth in a clinical leadership organization.