MSH RENAL HEMO DIALYSIS STAFF NURSE
Company: Mount Sinai Hospital
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
About Sinai Health System: The member institutions of Sinai
Health System collectively deliver a full range of high-quality
outpatient and inpatient services, as well as a large number of
innovative community-based health, research, and social service
programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to
improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our
diverse service area. Sinai Health System, with our team of
dedicated caregivers, is uniquely committed to building stronger,
healthier communities. Visit www.sinai.org for more information
about our organization. Registered Nurse - Mount Sinai Hospital
Hemodialysis Unit Mount Sinai Hospital hemodialysis unit is one of
the few remaining hospital-based dialysis programs in the country.
The hemodialysis unit has always been maintained by the hospital
since the unit first opened in the 1960s. The dialysis program
currently includes dialysis services at Mount Sinai Hospital,
Schwab rehabilitation hospital, and Holy Cross hospital. At Sinai,
the services provided are outpatient and inpatient hemodialysis; at
Schwab, inpatient hemodialysis; and at Holy Cross, inpatient
hemodialysis. The outpatient dialysis unit has 11 stations, serving
four shifts of patients Monday through Saturday. There are two
staff shifts. The inpatient unit has 4 stations and also provides
bedside dialysis. Schwab has a 2-station unit and also provides
bedside dialysis. Holy Cross has a 6-station unit and provides
bedside dialysis as well. All acute services also are operational
Monday through Saturday. The unit is closed on Sunday. Acute staff
has on call responsibilities. Also, Mount Sinai hospital and Schwab
are currently developing a stronger peritoneal dialysis program.
The staffing mix is approximately 60% RN and 40% certified
hemodialysis technicians. The chronic staff work five, 8 hour
shifts and the acute staff work four, 10 hour shifts. Mount Sinai
hospital has four nephrologists, all part of the Sinai health
system. They are on site, responsive, and supportive of the
dialysis staff. We enjoy our independence functioning within a
hospital system, as opposed to an outside management company. Our
dialysis patients can more easily coordinate their other
appointments and services along with their dialysis treatments here
at Sinai. The unit also has practically no staff turnover. There
are numerous learning opportunities from the different dialysis
modalities as well as learning about all the equipment that is
involved in preparing a safe dialysis treatment. Hospital-based and
hospital managed dialysis program Program includes: o 11-station
chronic unit, 4 patient shifts, 2 staff shifts (AM and PM), 6 days
per week Mon-Sat 3:1 nurse patient ratio o Acute unit, 4 chairs,
and also bedside treatments in the ICUs o Inpatient peritoneal
dialysis o Schwab rehab, 2-chair acute suite, and also bedside
treatments for isolation patients Soon to have peritoneal dialysis
as well General Summary: The registered nurse (RN) demonstrates key
behaviors in the areas of care delivery, leadership, collaboration,
and professional growth. Responsible for implementing and
supervising nursing services in the medical detoxification
programs. Care delivery includes assessing status, identifying
problems, developing and implementing a plan of care through the
delivery and delegation of care, evaluating care delivery,
promoting patient/family education and involving the patient/family
and other members of the health care team in planning and
implementation to meet expected healthcare outcomes. Care is
delivered, viewing the person as a whole being, including but not
limited to physiological, psychological and spiritual aspects.
Consideration of the individual's age, developmental level,
learning ability, health status and belief system are integral in
care delivery. Leadership is evidenced as RNs influence individuals
or groups to accomplish goals through guiding, directing, teaching,
coaching and motivating others. Communication and collaboration
with patients, families, physicians and other health care
professionals/disciplines is essential in delivering care. It is
evidenced in multidisciplinary care planning, problem solving etc.
Professional growth is essential in providing care, as the RN
shares knowledge, gains knowledge and contributes to knowledge
through participation in formal and informal continuing education
programs and research. The RN operates within the framework of the
Mission, Vision, and Values of Holy Cross Hospital. Registered
Nurse for hospital based inpatient hemodialysis unit. Provide
direct care to inpatient dialysis patients on variable shifts.
Current hemodialysis experience required. Opportunity to cross *12
hour day shifts available (rotating weekends and holidays plus
call) Benefits: 403 b with matching contributions CE Courses
offered Tuition Reimbursement Medical / Dental / Vision PTO
License/ Certification: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
The Registered Nurse will have current Licensure in the State of
Illinois The Registered Nurse will have a valid CPR Certification
At least 2 years working within a hemodialysis environment within
an outpatient / inpatient setting Bilingual a plus!
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