Travel RN - Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

Quik Travel Staffing•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

Quik Travel Staffing has provided highly qualified dialysis nurses, hospital specialized nurses, and other professionals to our healthcare facility partners on a travel contract basis since 2001. At QTS, we are committed to seeing that our nurses receive the best possible wages and associated employment benefits, along with the highest level of service by our experienced team! Job Description – Peritoneal Dialysis or PD Travel RN (Registered Nurse) Provide direct patient care and education for peritoneal dialysis patients in an outpatient (chronic) clinic setting. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans. Train and support patients and caregivers on performing PD at home, including equipment use, aseptic technique, and troubleshooting. Monitor patient progress, dialysis adequacy, and treatment compliance through clinical assessments and lab results. Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and other members of the care team to optimize patient outcomes. Perform and document ongoing patient assessments, including vital signs, weight, access site condition, and fluid balance. Respond to patient concerns and complications promptly, escalating issues when necessary. Educate patients and families on managing ESRD, medications, nutrition, and infection prevention. Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records in accordance with facility and regulatory standards. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development activities.

Requirements

1+ year of recent experience as a home hemodialysis (HHD) RN
Graduate from an accredited nursing school
Current state specific nursing license in good standing, or if applicable, a compact state RN license in good standing
BLS certification required (Chronic and Acute settings)
ACLS certification required (Acute setting only)

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and education for peritoneal dialysis patients in an outpatient (chronic) clinic setting.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
Train and support patients and caregivers on performing PD at home, including equipment use, aseptic technique, and troubleshooting.
Monitor patient progress, dialysis adequacy, and treatment compliance through clinical assessments and lab results.
Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and other members of the care team to optimize patient outcomes.
Perform and document ongoing patient assessments, including vital signs, weight, access site condition, and fluid balance.
Respond to patient concerns and complications promptly, escalating issues when necessary.
Educate patients and families on managing ESRD, medications, nutrition, and infection prevention.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development activities.