Home Therapies Dialysis Nurse - Part-Time
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.
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
- 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
- CNN/CDN Certification or within 12 months
Responsibilities
- 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 promoting 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.
Benefits
- Formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
