Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Paid one‑on‑one training and education is provided.

Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state‑of‑the‑art training programs and equipment.

The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry‑level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. The RN assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed protocols and communicates patient‑related issues to the physician as needed.

As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health‑care team, the RN participates in decision‑making, teaching, leadership functions and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

• Perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
• Conduct ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients, document findings in the patient medical record, make adjustments or modifications to the treatment plan as indicated, and notify Supervisor or physician as needed.
• Assess, collaborate with and document the patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education.
• Direct and provide, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary staff, all aspects of the safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients.
• Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s) and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Serve as a resource for the health‑care team, participate in staff training and orient new staff as assigned.
• Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
• Identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.
• Perform assessment and identify barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner/family readiness to perform dialysis treatments at home.
• Train Home Dialysis patients and/or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.
• Complete CAP requirements to advance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Provide direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of equipment and patients, and assistance with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
• Require frequent, prolonged periods of standing and ability to bend over.
• Occasionally move machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs. and lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
• Work in a health‑care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• Rotate coverage with other licensed home therapies staff to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.
• Participate in on‑call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.
• Travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes may be required.
• Perform essential functions at other locations, including patient homes, with the same physical demands and working conditions.
• Engage in desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.

• Oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy…