We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in peritoneal dialysis (PD) to support patients managing dialysis at home. This role focuses on providing individualized patient care, education, and monitoring to ensure safe and effective home dialysis treatments. The position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ health and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer personalized peritoneal dialysis treatments in accordance with individual care plans.
Monitor patient health during treatments, identifying and addressing any complications promptly.
Manage patient fluid levels to maintain proper hydration and prevent fluid overload.
Collect and analyze blood samples to monitor patient health and treatment effectiveness.
Provide education, guidance, and emotional support to patients and caregivers throughout the treatment process.
Conduct tests to evaluate kidney function, including creatinine clearance and urea reduction ratio.
Maintain strict sterile techniques to prevent infections and ensure patient safety.
Prepare patients for dialysis by ensuring proper hygiene and cleanliness of the peritoneal cavity.
Instruct patients on adherence to treatment plans and safe home dialysis practices.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment and collaborate with dialysis support staff as needed.
Qualifications:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum of one year of nursing experience, including exposure to hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
At least six months of general dialysis experience.
Ability to train new patients on peritoneal dialysis procedures.
Willingness to conduct in-home training as needed.
Strong interpersonal, teaching, and patient-education skills.
About the Role:
This part-time role provides the chance to work closely with patients managing peritoneal dialysis at home, helping them achieve independence while maintaining safety and health. The position offers growth potential as patient caseload increases, providing an opportunity to expand clinical experience and patient impact.
...will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Instructional Designer - Education Consultant 2 (AA25207) Institution: Minnesota State University, Mankato Classification Title: Education Consultant 2...
...Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant Cleveland OH We are seeking a passionate and experiencedNurse Practitioneror Physician Assistant to join our collaborative clinical team full time in Cleveland OH. This role involves comprehensive patient assessments, care...
...Chief Program Officer (full-time, exempt) First Tee Phoenix, founded in 2003, creates experiences that build character to empower kids through... ...purpose of First Tee Phoenix to empower and help young people succeed in life through golf. Love of golf and golf...
...Job Title: Quality Manager Hours: M-F 8-5 or as needed Job duties: Oversee the lab and the lab personnel. Proficient with wet chemistryincluding pH, manual titrations,autotitrators including KF. Also, must knowICP Responsible for internal and external...
DescriptionDescriptionThe Warehouse Picker Packer is responsible for performing duties on and off the shipping line related to the stocking, picking, packing, confirmation, labeling, fulfillment, and processing of orders.Why youll love working here: Work...