Registered Practical Nurse - Independent Dialysis
Core
Independent Registered Practical Nurse providing home hemodialysis care, machine management, and patient education for renal patients in the community and clinic.
Role type
Independent Dialysis RPN
Builds
Home hemodialysis therapy and patient independence
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient assessment, dialysis machine management, medication administration, physician order processing, acute care experience, geriatric care, team collaboration, physical stamina
Preferred skills
vehicle access, valid driver's license, BCLS certification, current RPN registration
Technologies
Home hemodialysis machines
Responsibilities
Perform independent home hemodialysis and circuit management; assess and educate patients/families on dialysis; coordinate home visits and clinic appointments; monitor patient and machine during therapy; administer medications into dialysis circuit; facilitate transition to home-based therapies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical practitioner