Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceVision insuranceCompetitive salaryPaid time offJob Title : Registered Nurse Home Therapies
Location : Los Angeles
Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Summary
Spectrum Dialysis is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Therapies team in California. This role focuses on providing high-quality dialysis care to patients in a home-based chronic outpatient setting , including both home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis . The ideal candidate will have at least one year of recent experience in nephrology and dialysis , and will be responsible for training patients and caregivers, monitoring treatment outcomes, and ensuring compliance with clinical and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum one (1) year of recent experience in chronic outpatient dialysis (required)
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current California RN license (required)
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (required)
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a home setting
- Proficiency in dialysis machine setup, treatment initiation / termination, and patient monitoring
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Home Therapy Patient Care
- Train patients and caregivers on home dialysis procedures, including equipment use, infection control, and emergency protocols
- Monitor patient progress and treatment outcomes through regular assessments and follow-ups
- Manage vascular access care and respond to complications appropriately
- Administer medications and document accurately
- Interpret lab results and adjust care plans in collaboration with physicians
- Provide education on nutrition, fluid management, and medication adherence
- Maintain accurate treatment logs and medication records
Clinical and Operational Support
- Perform initial nursing assessments for new home therapy patients
- Ensure dialysis equipment is functioning properly and safely
- Conduct home visits as needed to assess treatment environment and patient technique
- Maintain inventory of supplies and coordinate delivery for home patients
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning
- Supervise and support dialysis technicians involved in home therapy programs
- Uphold infection control standards and universal precautions at all times
Professionalism and Compliance
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient health information
- Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or non-compliance promptly
- Support and enforce clinic policies for staff, patients, and visitors
- Demonstrate empathy and professionalism in all patient interactions
- Participate in ongoing training and evaluation of new staff