Registered Nurse - RN
Core
Empower, engage, and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipment.
Role type
Entry-level Registered Nurse (Home Therapies)
Builds
Safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology / Home Dialysis
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment planning, medication administration, emergency response, laboratory collection, staff supervision, home environment assessment
Preferred skills
Nephrology nursing experience, home dialysis therapy experience
Technologies
Home dialysis equipment and treatment supplies
Responsibilities
Train patients and partners on home dialysis equipment operation and maintenance; assess and manage patient response to home dialysis therapy; administer medications as prescribed; initiate or assist with emergency response measures; supervise LPNs/LVNs and patient care technicians; ensure correct laboratory collection and processing procedures; identify barriers of home dialysis candidates' home environment and partner readiness; participate in staff training and orientation of new staff.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC