Assisted PD Support Worker

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays off

Paid training

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is seeking an Assisted PD Support Worker to assist home dialysis patients under licensed personnel, documenting care and ensuring safety.

This per-diem role offers paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off, and a strong culture in a comfortable clinical setting with a low caregiver-to-patient ratio.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical excellence
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Responsibilities

• Work with Home Dialysis Registered Nurses in commitment to good nursing care of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) patients by providing assistance in PD to patients in their homes.
• Maintain professional working relationship with the patients and the home dialysis nurses, observing patients’ rights at all times.
• Meticulous in documenting patient and treatment information in the Worklog. Submitting Worklog to home dialysis nurse on a regular basis.
• Determine patient care priorities and organizes work load efficiently and effectively
• Can verbalize and understand terminology related to dialysis and the dialysis patient.
• Deliver prescribed dialysis treatment according to physician orders and nursing assessment
• Able to recognize and communicate problems during treatment setup and takedown to home dialysis nurse.
• Able to calculate weight loss needed for patient to reach desired dry weight.
• Relay equipment malfunctions or delivery issues to home dialysis nurse promptly.
• Ability to understand and apply as it pertains to the patient care: Aseptic Technique, Catheter Care, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Exchange Process, Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD), Fluid Management, Peritonitis, Problem Solving, PD Emergencies, Medications, Home Records, Patient Compliance, and PD Program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Assisted PD Support Worker under the direction of licensed personnel, implements, monitors and documents patient care based on established criteria.

Schedule : Per-Diem

Compensation : $20 per hour

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Work with Home Dialysis Registered Nurses in commitment to good nursing care of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) patients by providing assistance in PD to patients in their homes.

• Maintain professional working relationship with the patients and the home dialysis nurses, observing patients’ rights at all times.

• Meticulous in documenting patient and treatment information in the Worklog. Submitting Worklog to home dialysis nurse on a regular basis.

• Determine patient care priorities and organizes work load efficiently and effectively

• Can verbalize and understand terminology related to dialysis and the dialysis patient.

• Deliver prescribed dialysis treatment according to physician orders and nursing assessment

• Able to recognize and communicate problems during treatment setup and takedown to home dialysis nurse.

• Able to calculate weight loss needed for patient to reach desired dry weight.

• Relay equipment malfunctions or delivery issues to home dialysis nurse promptly.

• Ability to understand and apply as it pertains to the patient care: Aseptic Technique, Catheter Care, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Exchange Process, Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD), Fluid Management, Peritonitis, Problem Solving, PD Emergencies, Medications, Home Records, Patient Compliance, and PD Program.

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated clinical excellence

• Desire to collaborate with care teams

• Ability to problem solve

Education/Training:

• Desired minimum education is a high school diploma.

• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.

• Will train the right candidate.

• Must have reliable vehicle with clean driving record.

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

DCI’s Differentiator:

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [e-mail] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.

For more information about equal opportunity please see:

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and

https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.

Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at:https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles

Job Location US-MA-Somerville