Peritoneal Dialysis RN

Job Description

Job Description

At Renviva we act ethically and responsibly in everything we do and hold ourselves

accountable for our behavior. We bring respect, openness, and honesty to our

encounters with clients, families and coworkers and support the well-being of the

communities that sustain us.

**Now hiring for a Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse**--PT/FT with increasing patient census.

Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse Job Description:

The Home Dialysis Registered Professional Nurse performs all procedures of dialysis

and related patient care and participates in the training program for home dialysis and

self-care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.

The Home Dialysis Registered Professional Nurse provides chronic dialysis care and

treatment, training and education; evaluates patients, communicates with physician and

other members of the care team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient assessments

and care plans; teaches skills, techniques, and procedures; and assists in research

studies.

The Home Dialysis Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for assisting and

supporting the unit management team in achieving quality, patient satisfaction, staff

development, business management, teamwork, and culture and employee satisfaction.

He/she is also responsible for understanding, supporting, interpreting, and implementing

the philosophy and policies of the corporation.

Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.

Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care as overseen by the physician in

compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as

regulation set forth by the company, state and federal agencies.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The Home Dialysis Registered Professional Nurse will be responsible for the

performance of all of the duties listed. The distribution of effort between the duties listed

can be expected to vary according to the need and to individual assignments, under the

supervision of a Dialysis Manager, Home Dialysis Coordinator and Physician Director:

1. Demonstrates applicable knowledge of policies and procedures related to the

Home Dialysis Registered Nurse/Hemodialysis Registered Professional Nurse.

2. Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills for the Home Dialysis Nurse

including patient’s treatment, and emergency procedures, as determined by the

competency assessment program.

3. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for patient and family education and training.

4. Documents clearly, completely, and accurately all pertinent information on patient.

5. Assumes administrative duties under the direction of the Home Dialysis

Coordinator.

6. Assumes responsibility and utilizes opportunities for personal and professional

growth.

7. Performs duties in any area necessary according to ability and experience to

keep the unit functioning as efficiently as possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

2. Approximately one year nursing experience.

3. Current appropriate state licensure.

4. One year of Hemodialysis experience preferred, willing to train.

5. ICU/CCU experience preferred.

6. Successful completion of training course in theory and practice of hemodialysis.

7. Valid driver’s license and insurance, if travel involves driving an automobile.

8. Computer knowledge desirable.

9. Successful completion of current CPR Healthcare Recognition according to the

American Heart Association.