Registered Practical Nurse - Home Dialysis Assistance Program
Core
Registered Practical Nurse providing independent home dialysis care and support to Peritoneal Dialysis patients and their families in the community.
Role type
Community-based Registered Practical Nurse (Home Dialysis)
Builds
Home dialysis therapy and patient management for renal patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient assessment, medication administration, dialysis machine management, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, acute care experience
Preferred skills
geriatric care, adaptability, team collaboration, patient-centered care
Technologies
Peritoneal Dialysis machines, dialysis circuits
Responsibilities
Perform dialysis and associated interventions independently in the patient's home; assess, educate, and support patients/families regarding home dialysis; coordinate home visits and appointments; manage pre/post dialysis machine setup and programming; initiate and discontinue dialysis for stable patients; monitor patient and machine during therapy; administer medications as ordered; serve as liaison between interdisciplinary team members; facilitate transition to home-based therapies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role