Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWest 19th Street, Yankton, Utica South Township, Yankton County, South Dakota, 57078, United States
About Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. At Avera, you work where you matter, serving patients, their families, and the community with a commitment to our mission, vision, and core values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
About the Role
This position provides specialized care and treatment to patients on maintenance dialysis within the scope of nursing practice. As a dialysis nurse, you will play a critical role in supporting patients and their caregivers, providing major portions of self-care and home dialysis training. You will act as a patient and family advocate, collaborating with medical directors, nephrologists, and ancillary departments to coordinate comprehensive care.
Your day-to-day involves performing and maintaining technical proficiency in dialysis treatments, ensuring compliance with water room equipment operations, and upholding strict safety and infection control standards. You will identify patient learning needs and develop educational plans regarding the dialysis process and access management. This role requires working effectively in a team environment while adhering to Avera's CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement).
Schedule and Location
This is a regular position based at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in the United States. The work shift is primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays. Specific hours include:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 5:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Every 3rd Saturday rotation
Benefits and Support
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a balanced, healthy life. Eligible employees receive PTO from day one and have access to career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship. The company also offers up to a 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
Additionally, this position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program. This program helps you pay off loans and save money by providing an extra monthly payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera to help pay down your principal balance faster.
Equal Opportunity
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Work location
Work model: On-site
West 19th Street, Yankton, Utica South Township, Yankton County, South Dakota, 57078, United States
Yankton, South Dakota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePerform and maintain proficiency in technical skills for dialysis treatments
- check_circleProvide oversight and delegation to department staff
- check_circleEnsure compliance with water room equipment operation and function
- check_circleDocument patient records according to departmental policy and procedure
- check_circleAct as a patient and family advocate during care provision
- check_circleCoordinate patient care with medical directors, nephrologists, and ancillary departments
- check_circleIdentify learning needs and develop educational plans for patients and caregivers
Requirements
- verifiedRegistered Nurse (RN) license
- verifiedActive license in the state of practice
- verifiedCertified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) preferred
- verifiedCertified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) preferred
- verifiedCertified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) preferred
- verifiedSpecialty Certification from ASHI preferred
- verified1-3 years nursing experience for home dialysis role
- verified3 months experience in specific dialysis modalities
Nice to Have
Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN), Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN), Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN), Specialty Certification from the American Society of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI), dialysis experience, critical care experience, 1-3 years nursing experience if functioning as a home dialysis nurse, and additional 3 months experience in each specific modality (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for which the nurse will provide self-care training.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleStudent Loan Repayment Program with up to $10,000 total contributioncheck_circlePaid time off available on day one for eligible hirescheck_circleUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
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What does a Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis at Avera Health do?expand_more
A Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis at Avera Health is responsible for the following: Perform and maintain proficiency in technical skills for dialysis treatments; Provide oversight and delegation to department staff; Ensure compliance with water room equipment operation and function; and Document patient records according to departmental policy and procedure.
What are the requirements for this Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis role?expand_more
To qualify for the Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis at Avera Health position, applicants should have: Registered Nurse (RN) license; Active license in the state of practice; Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) preferred; Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) preferred; Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) preferred; and Specialty Certification from ASHI preferred.
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis at Avera Health is based in West 19th Street, Yankton, Utica South Township, Yankton County, South Dakota, 57078, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Avera Health has listed this Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis role as on-site.
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis at Avera Health typically requires 1–3 years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis at Avera Health include Registered Nurse; Certified Hemodialysis Nurse; Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse; Certified Dialysis Nurse; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis; Dialysis; and Critical Care.
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Dialysis at Avera Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Avera Health
Avera Health is an integrated health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, dedicated to improving health outcomes for individuals and communities across the Midwest. The organization operates 315 locations across 100 communities in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and North Dakota, serving over 1 million people annually. Avera employs more than 20,000 team members who embody Christian values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship in patient care and support roles. With a focus on hospitals, clinics, and health services, Avera emphasizes accessible, community-centered care. The system’s operations reflect a commitment to stewardship of resources and fostering wellness through clinical and non-clinical initiatives. Career opportunities at Avera span clinical specialties, administrative roles, and technical fields, supporting its mission to advance health equity and quality care in rural and urban settings alike.
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