In-home Peritoneal Dialysis Training Nurse

Twenty80 LLC; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Twenty80 LLC seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to provide in-home training for peritoneal dialysis (PD) for patients and caregivers. The role emphasizes education, hands-on instruction, and ongoing home visits to ensure safe, effective therapy at home.

You will train on CAPD and APD, teach aseptic technique, catheter care and machine operation, and coordinate with nephrologists and dietitians to optimize care plans.

Qualifications

• RN license active and in good standing.
• Experience in peritoneal dialysis training and home care.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience including hemodialysis and PD exposure.
• CDN preferred and BLS/ACLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on PD training including CAPD and APD.
• Teach aseptic technique, catheter care, exchanges, machine operation and infection prevention.
• Adapt training to patients, families and caregivers.
• Perform initial and periodic home visits and provide follow-up support.
• Monitor progress via labs and vital signs; collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians and social workers.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and document care in EMR; report incidents.

Skills

Patient education

Hands-on instruction

Infection prevention

Communication skills

Care coordination

Education

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS/ACLS certification

CDN preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide specialized in-home training for patients and their caregivers on performingperitoneal dialysis (PD) safely and independently. This role focuses on patient education, hands‑on instruction, ongoing support, and home visits to ensure adherence to treatment protocols, prevent complications, and promote quality of life for individuals with end‑stage renal disease (ESRD).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, hands‑on PD training, including techniques such as continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and automated peritoneal dialysis (APD).
• Teach aseptic procedures, catheter care, solution exchanges, machine operation, troubleshooting, and infection prevention.
• Adapt training methods to meet the learning needs of patients, family members, and caregivers.

Home Assessments & Follow‑Up

• Conduct initial and periodic home visits to assess environmental suitability, supplies, and patient technique.
• Provide ongoing support through follow‑up visits, phone consultations, and troubleshooting for potential complications (e.g., peritonitis, catheter issues).

Case Management & Care Coordination

• Monitor patient progress through lab results, vital signs, and treatment adherence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals—including nephrologists, dietitians, and social workers—to develop and maintain individualized care plans.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain regulatory compliance with all relevant nursing qualifications and home dialysis standards.
• Accurately document patient assessments, training sessions, and care activities in electronic medical records (EMR).
• Report and address any incidents or deviations from treatment protocols.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in peritoneal dialysis (PD) training.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis exposure.
• At least six months of general dialysis experience.
• Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) preferred.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification.

About the Role:
This position provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering patients and caregivers to manage PD therapy independently at home. The role requires clinical expertise, excellent teaching skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with patients and the broader healthcare team.