
Peritoneal Dialysis RN
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.