Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis
San Diego, California
Overview
Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.
It’s not just caring about children that make our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.
Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!
- Full-time,
Part-Time
& Per diem - Level:
Entry-level
& Mid-level
Culture
- Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
- Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
- Ensuring that our employees Nursing Team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.
Career Path
Rady Children’s Hospital offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- CN I
- CN II
- CN III
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Director
- Nurse Educator
- Case Manager
- Care Coordinator
Success Profile
What makes a successful Clinical Nurse Specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Positive
- Quick-thinking
It’s amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they’re comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I’ve never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They’re so dedicated and do such a great job.
– Cheryle Pillow,
Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Total Rewards
We offer a robust Total Rewards Package in order to help our employees achieve and maintain overall physical, emotional and financial well-being for themselves and their families
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Health Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision
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403(b) Retirement Plan
100% employer match up to 3% of your salary
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Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Responsibilities
The peritoneal dialysis RN coordinates care for outpatients and provides intermittent support for newly identified admitted patients or those requiring inpatient care due to illness. Inpatient services are offered across NICU, PICU, CTICU, BMT and Med/Surg units, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with complex needs. The PD Care Coordinator is responsible for the many facets of PD care coordination, fostering a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care for both inpatient and outpatient dialysis patients.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 5+ years of experience in peritoneal dialysis preferred. Pediatric experience preferred but not necessary. Expert clinical knowledge of peritoneal dialysis. Good organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both verbally and in writing.
Education/Licensure/Certification: California RN licensure, Current CPR and PALS Card.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Dialysis RN performs at an advanced level in dialysis and has a comprehensive understanding of kidney disease, characterized by viewing situations as a whole, teaching/mentoring of peers, continual acquisition of nursing knowledge, and professional contributions to teams/units. The Dialysis RN demonstrates critical thinking and dialysis procedure including machine set-up, monitoring of patients in both a chronic and acute setting, administration of ordered medications, and complication management for the dialysis patient. Responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of pediatric patient care. Selects and administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, developmental level and size of the patient. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree or Nursing Diploma
Two years of experience
Current CA Registered Nurse License
PALS
BLS/CPR certification (Issued by American Heart Association)
CA Driver's License and auto insurance (minimum for Peritoneal)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in Critical Care or Dialysis
Two years of pediatric experience
Master's Degree in Nursing
The current salary range for this position is $65.93 to $97.83
A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.