Home Dialysis Nurse Educator & Case Manager

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager to train and support dialysis patients in home therapies, including peritoneal and home hemodialysis, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate with clinicians, document care and CQI activities, and participate in training of new staff while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with RN licensure.
• Minimum one year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Dialysis experience preferred.
• CPR certification required; ICD-9 training considered.
• Ability to educate patients and families on home dialysis therapies.

Responsibilities

• Staff Related: Provides safe and effective training and oversight of the delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy and procedure manuals.
• Quality: Participates in CQI activities and monthly CQI meetings; submits CQI information as required.
• Education: Trains home patients and families on home therapies equipment and educates regarding ESRD and Kidney Options.
• Dialysis Treatment: Delivers safe home therapy support and coordinates transfer to clinic when needed.
• Maintenance/Technical: Maintains home therapies equipment knowledge and coordinates maintenance with products division.
• Medical Records: Documents orders, results, vital signs, and treatment data accurately.

Skills

Nursing education & training

Teaching abilities

CPR certification

Dialysis experience

Icd-9 coding training

Education

RN degree or higher

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager to train and support dialysis patients in home therapies, including peritoneal and home hemodialysis, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate with clinicians, document care and CQI activities, and participate in training of new staff while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.