Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Coordinator (RN)

Dialysis Clinic•Austin, TX

31d•$38 - $43

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 and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers. The Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Coordinator, under the direction of the Clinic Administrator, is responsible for the clinical management of the dialysis unit and the supervision of all nursing personnel in order to ensure a safe dialysis treatment for all patients. The Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for directing nursing care in the dialysis facility in accordance with DCI's policies and procedures, Network/IPRO, OSHA, CMS, federal, state and local regulations. This position will cover the Austin Pediatric outpatient unit (HD & PD) and Pediatric Hospital Services (HD & PD). Schedule: Full-time, five 8-hour days; Sundays off; no overnight shifts Compensation: Pay range from $38-$43 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated clinical excellence
Desire to collaborate with care teams
Ability to problem solve
Maintain a current TX license as a registered nurse
Completion from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
2 years' experience in a dialysis setting

Nice To Haves

Experience in critical care nursing is preferred
Experience in a supervisory role is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform duties as a Dialysis Nurse.
Supervise and monitor direct patient care provided by PCTs, LPNs, and RNs including but not limited to initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments as well as physical assessment of patients.
Monitor overall performance and clinical outcomes for the facility in collaboration with the Medical Director and Clinic Administrator.
In collaboration with the Clinic Administrator, review of patient flow sheets is completed at end of day as well as spot checks during the day; verifying documentation accuracy for decreased blood flow rates, other prescription changes, early discontinuation, and fluctuations in blood pressure with notification to charge nurse.
Audit flowsheets to ensure transcription and implementation of Physician's orders is completed.
Participate in QAPI and supports outcome management through appropriate action plans.
Collaborate with the Clinic Administrator for patient care staffing, matching patient needs with staff capabilities and experiences to maximize staffing resources.
Collaborate with the Clinic Administrator on the scheduling of patients to ensure all patients are treated in a timely manner.
Assist in the teaching and training of new staff members as directed by the Nurse Educator - i.e., machines, ROS, procedures etc.
Act as the Subject Matter Expert and assist nurse educator with training for staff in all clinical systems.
Ensure vascular access management for the patients is documented as needed.

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

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