Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Hemo & Peritoneal RN - Part-time

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•San Mateo, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Therapies Dialysis Nurse, Advanced will ENGAGE, ADVOCATE, and ROLE MODEL as an SHC coordinator of patient care, collaborating with other care providers and health team members to provide required care. The Advanced Home Therapies Dialysis Nurse acts as a patient teacher and advocate, assisting the patient in seeking information, assuring the patient has the opportunity for informed consent for treatment decisions, and promotes the maximum level of patient-desired independence. The Home Therapies Dialysis Nurse, Advanced engages in professional role development activities including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and the review and clinical application of research findings. The RN demonstrates ethically sound practice and confronts ethical challenges through the application of the Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and the state Scope of Practices. Will perform home visits to determine that the home environment is suitable for patient dialyzing at home and whether or not the home will be a safe and appropriate setting in compliance with CMS regulations. You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose. Lastly, you are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships.

Requirements

Two (2) years of registered nurse experience.
Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Nephrology Nurse with dialysis experience required; in peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, or a combination of both.
Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent.
Current, active, unencumbered state RN licensure
Current Healthcare Provider certification (CPR) required
CNN/CDN Certification or within 12 months
Competent and in-depth knowledge regarding the use of Electronic Health Records
Ability to organize, prioritize and complete projects independently
Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Act as an SHC coordinator of patient care, collaborating with other care providers and health team members to provide required care.
Act as a patient teacher and advocate, assisting the patient in seeking information, assuring the patient has the opportunity for informed consent for treatment decisions, and promotes the maximum level of patient-desired independence.
Engage in professional role development activities including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and the review and clinical application of research findings.
Demonstrate ethically sound practice and confront ethical challenges through the application of the Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and the state Scope of Practices.
Perform home visits to determine that the home environment is suitable for patient dialyzing at home and whether or not the home will be a safe and appropriate setting in compliance with CMS regulations.