Home Training Registered Nurse - Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

Innovative Renal Care•Lewiston, ID

5d•$40 - $52

About The Position

The Home Training Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Registered Nurse evaluates and trains the dialysis facility’s home peritoneal dialysis patients, care partners, and families for the home dialysis program. The role requires knowledge of patient rights and helps ensure an atmosphere that supports each patient’s privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe and secure environment. The nurse must be familiar with peritoneal dialysis equipment and procedures and have the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to care for dialysis patients.

Requirements

Registered Professional Nurse with current state licensure.
Twelve months of nursing experience.
Meet all applicable state and licensing requirements.
Have an additional three months of experience in the specific modality unless otherwise specified by state regulations.
Documented training and experience in peritoneal dialysis and/or home hemodialysis and maintenance of the dialysis access.
Basic training certificates if the applicant has less than one year in the modality.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively with clients and fellow employees.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.
Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate home peritoneal dialysis patients, care partners, and families.
Train patients, care partners, and families for the home dialysis program.
Support patients’ privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe and secure environment.
Provide care for dialysis patients using knowledge of peritoneal dialysis equipment and procedures.