Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
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
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the Home Therapies dialysis health care team.
Ensures provision of quality home patient care in accordance with company policies, procedures and training.
Supports the company’s commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI activities, including those related to patient satisfaction.
Actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the company’s Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Related:
* Provides safe and effective training and oversight of the delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy and procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the Corporation, state and federal agencies.
* Rotates with other licensed staff to ensure adequate coverage.
* Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
* Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.
Quality:
* Provides outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by company quality goals and standards.
* Submits CQI information to Clinical Manager for completion of HT QAI Template for inclusion in facility CQI packet.
* Participates in all monthly CQI meetings.
Education:
* Assists in the identification and evaluation of candidates for the company Home Therapies Program, including assessment of patients’ home environment.
* Trains home patients and their families/significant others on the safe and effective operation and maintenance (as appropriate), of all home therapies equipment through a formal Home Therapies training program.
* Educates patients and family regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and the delivery of the company Kidney Options Program.
* Assesses patient and family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and patients’ home environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy.
* Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal dialysis, peritoneal or vascular access and home dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.
Dialysis Treatment:
* Provides safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with ESRD.
* Assesses patients’ response to home dialysis treatment therapy by following predetermined protocols.
* Communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed.
* Reports adverse patient events at home or in t...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Kearney, US-NE
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: R0173768
- Posted: 2024-09-24 08:30:58 -
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