For decades, the entire dialysis sector has been dominated by a couple of providers leaving renal nurses with severely limited choices. The lack of competition has led to a sense of complacency among the leading dialysis businesses which directly impacts the quality of roles being offered to dialysis specialists. These “big players” get a lot wrong about the dialysis sector which is causing many experienced renal nurses and recent graduates to look elsewhere for employment opportunities.
Long hours
Nobody gets into nursing expecting to never work long days or even long weeks. Extended shifts and overtime happen often in the healthcare industry. However, some large dialysis providers have taken the willingness and flexibility of their renal nurses for granted by making long hours a demand instead of a special request. The hyperfocus on limiting staffing costs to increase profits has caused a decrease in job satisfaction.
Little flexibility
Renal nurses can expect a little more wiggle when it comes to scheduling than other nurses since dialysis treatment is scheduled in advance, giving providers plenty of time to organize their staff. Still, it’s way too common for big dialysis providers to deny their employees (or would-be employees) any scheduling flexibility.
Limited upward mobility
Established dialysis providers rarely have to reflect on their internal practices which can create glass ceilings preventing future advancement for renal nurses. This stems partially from a lack of appreciation for employees and an outsized focus on profits. With limited upward mobility, it’s easy for nurses to feel as though their careers aren’t going anywhere.
Low pay and benefits
Renal nurses are performing life-saving work that provides dialysis patients with greater freedom, greater health, and a greater sense of confidence. Unfortunately, they’re often not compensated like it. The dominant dialysis companies seem to have forgotten the crucial role nurses play in their success and the meaningful treatment they give to patients. Nurses deserve competitive pay and generous benefits due to their commitment, talents, and care.
No appreciation
Receiving fair compensation and benefits is crucial, but there’s more to employee appreciation than just rewarding contracts. Nurses at some of the big-name dialysis providers understand how defeating it is to have their hard work go unnoticed and unappreciated. Instead of seeing employees as an integral part of a large family working towards a common goal, some larger providers simply take their great employees for granted.
The DSM Difference: A dialysis provider who cares.
Dialysis Systems Management is a northwestern-based dialysis provider with a new approach to dialysis treatment and hiring. We treat our employees just as well as our patients. With decades of experience in the dialysis industry, we’re painfully aware of what most big players get wrong. That’s why we’ve committed ourselves to doing better. Here are just a few of the perks of working for DSM.
Competitive Pay – We believe nurses should be fairly compensated based on their experience, education level, and commitment which is why we offer competitive rates.
Great Benefits – Pay isn’t everything so we make sure our employees are taken care of in other ways too with a generous benefits package.
Flexible Schedules – Our employees enjoy flexible schedules so they can lead a meaningful life outside of work while still getting the hours they need.
Respect – We have a heartfelt appreciation for the committed work our nurses perform on a daily basis, and we’re indebted to that dedication.
Camaraderie – All our nurses are part of the DSM family whether they’re working part-time or just started with the company. We’re all in this together.
If you’re looking for a reputable, experienced, and dependable dialysis employer, you’re in the right place! At Dialysis Systems Management, we stress the importance of caring for our employees as they care for our clients. When you’re a member of the team, you’re appreciated, fairly compensated, and given plenty of opportunities for growth. Feel free to contact us to learn more about our work or apply for employment directly on our site.