Hours:
Full Time: Full Time
Location:
Dialysis Center
Job Description:
The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by the federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality. This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.
Home Hemodialysis Only:
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Coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.
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Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements. Monitor and report water sample and culture results.
Job Qualifications:
Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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Current RN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
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12 months of clinical experience in providing nursing care and 3 months of experience in the specific modality for which the nurse will provide home dialysis training, except in states with more stringent requirement such as Texas, which requires at least 6 months of experience in specific home modality.
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Previous experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis preferred.
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CPR certification is required prior to patient care assignment.
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Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.
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Must successfully complete the Home Therapy Nurse Orientation program and maintain annual demonstration of skills and competency applicable to the modality assigned.
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Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
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Must have basic computer skills, proficiency in all dialysis clinical application required within 90 days of hire.
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Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
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Ability to meet minimum hiring standards, which may include additional background clearance and orientation requirements if applicable to the program, assigned to for employment.