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About the Role
The Home Therapy RN will initiate the practice of a SHC coordinator of patient care, collaborating with other care providers and health team members to provide required care. The Home Therapy RN acts as a patient teacher and advocate, assisting the patient in seeking information, assuring the patient has the opportunity for informed consent for treatment decisions, and promotes the maximum level of patient-desired independence. The RN identifies professional role development activities including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and the review and clinical application of research findings. The RN identifies ethically sound practices and confronts ethical challenges with minimal assistance from a mentor. Will perform home visits to determine that the home environment is suitable for patient dialyzing at home and whether or not the home will be a safe and appropriate setting in compliance with CMS regulations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other care providers and health team members to provide required care.
- Act as a patient teacher and advocate.
- Assist patients in seeking information and obtaining informed consent for treatment decisions.
- Promote maximum patient-desired independence.
- Identify professional role development activities, including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and the review and clinical application of research findings.
- Identify ethically sound practices and confront ethical challenges.
- Perform home visits to determine suitability and safety of the home environment for patient dialysis, ensuring compliance with CMS regulations.
Requirements
- One (1) year of registered nurse experience.
- One (1) year of experience as a Nephrology Nurse with dialysis experience required; in peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, or a combination of both.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent.
- Current, active, unencumbered state RN licensure.
- Current Healthcare Provider certification (CPR) required.
- Competent and in-depth knowledge regarding the use of Electronic Health Records.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and complete projects independently.
- Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
Skills
- Electronic Health Records
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Independent project completion
- Driving
- Reliable transportation
Experience Level
- One (1) year of registered nurse experience
- One (1) year of experience as a Nephrology Nurse with dialysis experience
Education Level
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent
About the Company
- The company's Mission is to make life better for those with kidney disease.
- The company's Vision is to be unsurpassed in individualized experience, quality, and compassion.