RN Dialysis Home Therapies- Will Train - Bedford, Texas
Company: AMS Dialysis Recruiters
Location: Bedford
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Will train the right candidate. ICU med-surge, telemetry. Of
course, any previous dialysis experience is helpful This is a
Monday - Friday position 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, Bedford , RN Dialysis Home Therapies- Will Train - Bedford, Texas, Healthcare , Bedford, Texas
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