Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse and make a meaningful impact on patients managing kidney failure through home-based dialysis therapy. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing care, education, and support to patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis, ensuring their treatment is safe, effective, and tailored to their individual needs. Your expertise will help improve quality of life for patients while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote optimal health outcomes. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your advanced nursing skills in a dynamic outpatient setting, emphasizing patient-centered care and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient health status through comprehensive evaluations, including vital signs, medical history, and physiological assessments related to dialysis treatment.
- Educate patients and their families on peritoneal dialysis procedures, infection prevention, and self-care techniques to promote independence and safety at home.
- Monitor and manage patients’ treatment plans by reviewing laboratory results, managing complications, and adjusting therapy as needed in accordance with healthcare policies.
- Coordinate discharge planning by preparing patients for outpatient dialysis sessions, scheduling follow-up appointments, and ensuring proper documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
- Conduct routine patient assessments during visits or home visits to evaluate treatment effectiveness and identify potential issues such as infections or fluid imbalances.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans that meet regulatory standards and optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and hospital policies while managing sensitive medical records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.
Requirements
- Valid nursing license with current registration in the relevant state or region.
- Critical care experience highly preferred, especially within ICU or emergency room settings; Level I Trauma Center experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated knowledge of physiology, medical terminology, infection control practices, and hospital medicine protocols related to renal care.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) management and medical records documentation.
- Strong patient service skills with the ability to perform thorough patient assessments and discharge planning effectively.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations including HIPAA compliance and health policy standards.
- Previous outpatient or clinic experience in nephrology or dialysis settings is desirable; inpatient or post-acute care experience is beneficial.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Join us in delivering compassionate, expert care that empowers patients living with kidney disease!
Pay: $35.00 - $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
