Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse Leader

3 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States Kaiser Permanente Full time
Job Summary:
To coordinate and oversee the care of patients in the assigned clinical area, ensuring seamless delivery of peritoneal dialysis services.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead RN duties include:

• Developing and implementing staffing schedules and day-to-day work assignments for dialysis staff.

• Assessing workloads and making special assignments during peak and slow periods to ensure optimal patient care.

• Coordinating with other clinical teams to cover staff shortages and process provider schedule changes as delegated by the manager.

• Handling difficult and problematic work situations, including resolving member issues and escalating to management as needed.

• Serving as a resource for other staff members by answering questions, orienting new staff, and identifying staff needs for training and providing in-service training as needed.

• Performing special projects as assigned by the manager, including implementing new workflows and processes, removing barriers, communicating initiatives, researching, and identifying trends with patient-related data.

• Routinely providing feedback to the manager on staff performance, work habits, and barriers to efficient and high-quality work.

• Assisting with the development and revision of department policies and procedures.

• Providing input into day-to-day operational issues that may support the hiring, evaluation, and termination of staff decisions.

Additional Responsibilities:
As a Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse, you will:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for peritoneal dialysis patients, including administering oral and injecting medications, ensuring narcotics and drug supplies are available, and initiating and monitoring IV therapy and peritoneal dialysis exchanges.

• Provide ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies.

• Document emergency situations within the department to the clinical operations manager.

• Set up, perform, and/or assist with procedures as appropriate.

• Ensure safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.

• Coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, peritoneal dialysis at home, and other designated areas.

• Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.

• Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).

• Acts as a patient advocate and resolves problems within HCT.

• Brings unresolved issues to the clinical operations manager's attention if unresolved within the team.

• Performs other related duties as directed.

Requirements:
• Minimum six (6) months experience providing peritoneal dialysis self-care training.

• Minimum one (1) year of current experience in a HMO or ambulatory setting.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in nursing care of the patient on home maintenance peritoneal dialysis or in nursing care of the end-stage renal patient.

• Bachelors degree in nursing.

• Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

OR

Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire

Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Additional Requirements:
• Must complete all Fundamental and assigned Specialty related competencies by the end of the probationary period and annually thereafter.

• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.

• Experience in IV Therapy is required.

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license and able to complete a home assessment of patient's environment.

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