Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Hemo & Peritoneal RN
On-siteGarland, Maine, United States
Garland, Maine, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationLarge
Job Summary
Conduct home visits to assess patient environments, administer medications, and train patients on self-care for Peritoneal or Hemodialysis. Perform on-call nursing services nights and weekends on a rotational basis to provide patient training and ongoing support. Obtain laboratory tests, document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record, and communicate critical lab values to physicians. Coordinate home evaluations for electrical and plumbing requirements and monitor water sample results. Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations while promoting continuous quality improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in applicable state
- License must be maintained as current and in good standing
- 12 months of clinical experience in providing nursing care
- 3 months of experience in the specific modality for which the nurse will provide home dialysis training
- CPR certification required prior to patient care assignment
- Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors
- Must successfully complete the Home Therapy Nurse Orientation program
- Maintain annual demonstration of skills and competency applicable for the modality assigned
- Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Must have basic computer skills
- Proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire
- Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state
- Ability to meet minimum hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position
- Must be able to perform on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned
- Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis preferred
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