Peritoneal Dialysis Lead Nurse

4 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 high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the manager in making monthly staffing schedules and day-to-day work assignments to department dialysis staff.
  • Assess workloads on an ongoing basis and make special assignments during peak and slow periods.
  • Call in staff to meet minimum staffing requirements, notify managers of overtime requests, and coordinate with other clinical teams to cover staff shortages.
  • Handle difficult and problematic work situations, including resolving member issues and escalating to management as needed.
  • Serve as a resource for other staff members by answering questions, orienting new staff, and identifying staff needs for training.
  • Perform special projects assigned by the manager, including implementing new workflows and processes, removing barriers, and communicating initiatives.
  • Routinely provide feedback to the manager on staff performance, work habits, and barriers to efficient and high-quality work.
  • Assist with the development and revision of department policies and procedures.
  • Provide input into day-to-day operational issues that may support hiring, evaluation, and termination of staff decisions.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for peritoneal dialysis patients, including administering medications, ensuring narcotics and drug supplies, 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, and peritoneal dialysis at home.
  • Triage walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
  • Supervise patient flow and direct other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team.
  • Act as a patient advocate and resolve problems within the HCT.
Requirements:
  • Minimum six months of experience providing peritoneal dialysis self-care training.
  • Minimum one year of current experience in an HMO or ambulatory setting.
  • Minimum one year of experience in nursing care of the patient on home maintenance peritoneal dialysis or in nursing care of the end-stage renal patient.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing.
  • Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within six months of hire and Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within six months of hire, or Compact License, or Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within six months of hire.
  • Basic Life Support from the 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 be able to complete a home assessment of patient's environment.

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