Dialysis Registered Nurse, Peritoneal RN
On-siteRichardson, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Train patients and care partners in self-care for Peritoneal or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations. Conduct home visits to assess the home environment per policy, evaluating patient performance and facility safety as needed. Document all nursing services, training sessions, and interactions in the Electronic Medical Record to ensure continuity of care. Monitor infection control, review emergency preparedness procedures, and obtain routine laboratory tests while communicating critical values to physicians. Coordinate home evaluations with technical services for equipment requirements and ensure appropriate water sampling. Track patient performance data to support continuous quality improvement initiatives and administer medications as ordered. Perform on-call nursing services nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in applicable state
- 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
- Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors
- Must successfully complete the Home Therapy Nurse Orientation program
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis
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