About the position
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, weekends off and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers. The Dialysis Home Therapies Instructor (RN) coordinates the administrative and clinical aspects of the home dialysis program, including home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options, and communicates with patients and support staff to ensure the highest standards of care.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with medical team on patient care concerns, hospitalizations, discharges and/or modality changes, etc.
- Coordinate home training sessions, clinic visits, patient care conferences, home visits and all clinical and educational activities to assure efficient and productive use of nursing hours and program facilities
- Monitor patient supply ordering and usage while maintaining quality care
- Communicate regularly regarding home program activities with interdisciplinary care team
- Monitor ongoing patient care parameters
- Perform all registered nurse functions and duties
- Create and maintain appropriate record keeping, patient training and documentation in accordance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, DCI CQI program and the dialysis facility's policies and procedures
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills and a desire to teach
- Demonstrated clinical excellence
- Strong leadership skills
- Desire to collaborate with care teams
- Ability to problem solve
- Accredited nursing degree
- A minimum of one year of dialysis experience is required
- Current NY RN license
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record required
Nice-to-haves
- Prior home dialysis experience a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
- Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO - paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
- Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Among others
