Dialysis RN Home Therapies - Pueblo, CO
Company: AMS Dialysis Recruiters
Location: Pueblo
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and
state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support
for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality. This position
is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is
committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal
and external interactions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.
Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and
regulations, including health care professionals practice act
requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient
care requirements. Train patient (and/or care partner) in the
practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon
meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse
qualifications. Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home
environment per policy; initially and minimally annually
thereafter. Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the
home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.
Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and
ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as
appropriate to the individual needs of the patient. Document all
nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not
limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person
interactions, and phone conversations. Documentation should
accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and
be written to ensure continuity of care. Participate in infection
control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested. Be
familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational
procedures. Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness
procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to
emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who
to contact if displaced from home. Ensure clinic and patient supply
inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and
place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.
Continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through
tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of
critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient
and quality outcomes. Assist in obtaining data for the continuous
quality improvement activities. Obtain routine and non-routine
laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and
urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician
extender in a timely manner. Complete and document monthly review
of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered
by the physician. Responsible for performing on call nursing
services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or
assigned. Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate
patient and home program needs. Regular and reliable attendance is
required for the position. Home Hemodialysis Only: Coordinate home
evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the
necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper
equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home
program. Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete
per policy and product requirements. Monitor and report water
sample and culture results. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily.Requirements include: Current RN
license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current
and in good standing. 12 months of clinical experience in providing
nursing care and 3 months of experience in the specific modality
for which the nurse will provide home dialysis training, except in
states with a more stringent requirement such as Texas, which
requires at least 6 months experience in the specific home
modality. Previous experience in providing nursing care to patients
on maintenance dialysis preferred. CPR certification required prior
to patient care assignment. Confirmation of ability to distinguish
all primary colors. Must successfully complete the Home Therapy
Nurse Orientation program and maintain annual demonstration of
skills and competency applicable for the modality assigned.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability
to communicate verbally and in writing. Must have basic computer
skills; proficiency in all clinical applications required within 90
days of hire. Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the
applicable state. Ability to meet minimum hiring standards which
may include additional background clearances and orientation
requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for
employment.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
12/20/2022
Keywords: AMS Dialysis Recruiters, Pueblo , Dialysis RN Home Therapies - Pueblo, CO, Healthcare , Pueblo, Colorado
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