Dialysis Registered Nurse, Hemo & Peritoneal RN

Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Hemo & Peritoneal RN - Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality. This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.

• Train home hemo or peritoneal dialysis patients in-center and sometimes in the patient’s home.
• Properties of work schedule:
  Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; modified schedules possible based on patient caseload.
• Competitive on‑call pay when placed in on‑call rotation.
• Holidays – Home Training Nurses rarely work on a holiday.
• Leading the industry in clinical quality improvement, delivering among the best patient outcomes in the U.S. as measured by the CMS ESRD Quality Incentive Program.
• Home dialysis with 17% of treatments delivered in patients' homes.
• Knowledge of and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing home dialysis program and patient care.
• Train patient (and/or care partner) in self‑care peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis upon meeting regulatory requirements.
• Conduct home visits to assess patient environment, routinely evaluate performance, and improve care.
• Communicate assessment results to physicians, team members, and others as appropriate.
• Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record accurately.
• Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording.
• Be familiar with emergency equipment and procedures; communicate procedures with patients.
• Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory is appropriate; place orders timely.
• Seek continuous quality improvement through data tracking and root cause analysis.
• Obtain laboratory tests and communicate critical values to the responsible physician.
• Administer medications and complete monthly medication profile reviews.
• Perform on‑call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed.
• Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and program needs.

• Coordinate home evaluation with technical services to ensure electrical, plumbing, and drainage requirements meet policy.
• Ensure required water sampling is completed per policy; monitor and report water sample and culture results.

• Current RN license in applicable state, maintained as current and in good standing.
• 12 months of clinical experience in providing nursing care and 3 months of experience in the specific modality (minimum 6 months in Texas). Previous experience with maintenance dialysis preferred.
• CPR certification required prior to patient care assignment.
• Confirm ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Successfully complete the Home Therapy Nurse Orientation program and maintain annual demonstration of skills and competency applicable for the modality assigned.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language with verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in all U.S. Renal Care clinical applications within 90 days of hire.
• Meet any additional state practice requirements.
• Meet minimum hiring standards, including background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable.

U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran.

All Full‑Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Medical / Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Voluntary benefits, 401(k) with employer match, Virtual Care, Life Insurance, PTO.

All Part‑Time employees are eligible for: 401(k) with employer match, PTO.