Dialysis Nurse

US Renal Care is a leader in the dialysis industry, and we're seeking a skilled Dialysis Registered Nurse, Peritoneal RN to join our team. As a Dialysis Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing quality care to patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

We're looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented Dialysis Registered Nurse, Peritoneal RN to provide patient training and ongoing support for home dialysis patients. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting home visits, assessing patient performance, and documenting all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record. You will also participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and have a strong background in dialysis nursing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Train patients (and/or care partners) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.
• Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter. Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.
• Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.
• Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations. Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.
• Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures. Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.
• Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.
• Continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes. Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.
• Obtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.
• Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Responsible for performing on-call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.
• Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.
• Coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.
• Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements. Monitor and report water sample and culture results.
• Salary / Compensation Statement
• Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications and skills. U.S. Renal Care offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

US Renal Care is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and have a strong background in dialysis nursing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Apply now and join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are making a difference in the lives of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).