What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Nurse, Home Hemodialysis & Peritoneal RN position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role: A Home Therapy Nurse provides patient training and ongoing support for individuals on home dialysis modalities, including peritoneal and hemodialysis.
Responsibilities: Conducts home visits to assess patient environment and performance, trains patients and care partners in self-care practices, documents all nursing services, and participates in infection control and emergency preparedness. Ensures medication management, monitors lab results, manages supply inventory, and performs on-call nursing duties. For home hemodialysis, coordinates home evaluations and water sampling.
Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum 12 months of clinical experience, with specific modality experience preferred. CPR certification, ability to distinguish primary colors, and computer proficiency required. Must complete orientation and maintain competency. Ability to communicate effectively and meet practice standards per state regulations.
Skills: Knowledge of dialysis procedures, patient assessment, documentation, infection control, emergency procedures, and medication management. Flexibility in staffing locations and hours, with reliable attendance essential.
This role emphasizes delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a diverse and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities: Conducts home visits to assess patient environment and performance, trains patients and care partners in self-care practices, documents all nursing services, and participates in infection control and emergency preparedness. Ensures medication management, monitors lab results, manages supply inventory, and performs on-call nursing duties. For home hemodialysis, coordinates home evaluations and water sampling.
Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum 12 months of clinical experience, with specific modality experience preferred. CPR certification, ability to distinguish primary colors, and computer proficiency required. Must complete orientation and maintain competency. Ability to communicate effectively and meet practice standards per state regulations.
Skills: Knowledge of dialysis procedures, patient assessment, documentation, infection control, emergency procedures, and medication management. Flexibility in staffing locations and hours, with reliable attendance essential.
This role emphasizes delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within a diverse and inclusive environment.