Dialysis RN

Job Overview

This role is for a Dialysis RN to provide direct patient care in a clinical setting. You'll manage the dialysis process from start to finish, focusing on safety and patient education. The position is based in Portland, OR, serving the local community.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your day to day will center on patient care and treatment management.

• Assess patients before, during, and after dialysis treatments.
• Operate and monitor hemodialysis machines, responding to any alarms or complications.
• Administer medications as ordered and document all care accurately in the patient record.
• Educate patients and their families on kidney disease, treatment options, and home care techniques.
• Collaborate with nephrologists and the care team to implement and adjust patient plans of care.

Requirements

Candidates need specific credentials and a practical skill set for this clinical role.

• A current, unencumbered RN license for the state where Portland, OR is located.
• Certification in Nephrology Nursing (CNN) or Dialysis (CDN) is a strong plus; new grads may need certification within a specified timeframe.
• Prior experience in dialysis, acute care, or ICU is highly valued.
• You must be comfortable with prolonged standing, lifting, and bending during patient care activities.
• The job requires clear documentation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly.

What It's Like In This Role

The environment is technically focused but deeply relational. You'll work closely with a small team of technicians and other nurses, relying on each other during treatments. Most shifts involve using specific dialysis machine brands like Fresenius or Baxter systems, along with electronic health records. Schedules are typically structured in shifts around outpatient treatment hours, which means you can plan your life outside of work.

Why You'll Like This Opportunity

The schedule often isn't tied to holidays or weekends like hospital work can be. There's real potential to develop deep expertise in nephrology nursing. Because JobXi lists openings from various clinics and providers in Portland, OR, you might find roles that offer different types of training or pathways into leadership. Every patient interaction is a chance to make a tangible difference in someone's long term health journey.

Schedule & Work Type

This is primarily an onsite, clinic based position in Portland, OR. Full time opportunities are most common, often following a three- or four day weekly schedule with early morning starts. Some part time or per diem roles may also be available depending on the hiring clinic's needs.

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