Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Key Responsibilities and Training

• Paid one on one training and education provided.
• Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state-of-the-art training programs and equipment. Primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present.
• Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours.

As a Home Therapies Registered Nurse, you will manage patient care in an independent home therapy program by providing education and support to patients and caretakers who have chosen to dialyze in the comfort of their home. This role is primarily clinic based; you will conduct an initial visit to the homes of patients to assess home therapy readiness with regular training and follow-up visits within the clinic environment.

As a Home Therapies Registered Nurse, you will enter our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By participating in CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive greater career satisfaction, have an opportunity to share your expertise with others, and be recognized for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the appropriate CAP level based on prior experience and education.

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations. As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and home therapies program operations.

• Identifies and evaluates candidates for the Home Therapies Program, including assessment of patients’ home environment if needed.
• Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and caretaker readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.
• Admits new patients to the Home Therapies Program using the appropriate processes.
• Coordinates patient care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis patients.
• Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols.
• Analyzes dialysis data for Home Therapy patients and documents and adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as needed.
• Provides initial and ongoing education to patient and family on home dialysis treatment and the operation and maintenance of all home therapies equipment.
• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Completes routine patient evaluations within the clinic setting.
• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan.
• Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.
• Completes CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed.

• Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not required).
• Chronic/home hemodialysis experience (preferred but not required).
• Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods…