RN- Home Dialysis- 40 hours- days

Henry Ford Health System; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Home Dialysis RN to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will assess and implement training strategies for patients undergoing home dialysis, ensuring quality care and support. With a focus on teamwork and patient relationships, you will thrive in an environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. This organization is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients every day while providing opportunities for further education and certification. If you are passionate about patient-focused healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual Renal Care Symposium

Graduate program participation

Nursing Program for Advancing Care

Dialysis Certification opportunity

Qualifications

• Must have 12 months RN experience plus 3 months in hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
• Possess current RN licensure in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement patient training strategies for home dialysis.
• Provide leadership in delivering quality patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current RN licensure in Michigan

12 months experience as a registered nurse

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Do you love patient focused healthcare? Do you want to develop real relationships with your patients? Do you like being part of a team that you can count on? Do you want to be part of an organization where you matter and can make a difference?

Working at Greenfield Health Systems is about making a difference-each and every day.

Come join our team. We’re hardworking, dedicated, and know that what we do makes a difference. We pride ourselves on a culture where safety is number one and where a job well done does not go unnoticed. Our team members are always encouraged to become the best they can be through growth and education.

In addition to the great benefits provided by Henry Ford Health System, you will also have the opportunity to:

1. Attend an annual Renal Care Symposium that is free to our team members
2. Further your career by participating in a new Graduate program or Nursing Program for Advancing Care (NPAC)
3. Become Dialysis Certified

General Summary:

Assessment planning and implementing a training strategy for each patient is the primary function of the Home Dialysis RN. This includes family and environmental assessments as well as ongoing and continuous re-evaluation of the patient at regular intervals. Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Possess current RN licensure in the State of Michigan.
• The registered nurse responsible for self-care and the home dialysis training must have at least 12 months experience as a registered nurse, plus 3 months experience as a registered nurse in the specific modality of hemodialysis (HD) and/or peritoneal dialysis (PD).
• If one registered nurse is responsible for both the HD and PD programs, that nurse must have 12 months experience as a nurse plus at least three months experience in each respective modality.
• A charge nurse must have a minimum of 9 months of nursing experience, and an additional 3 months of specialized experience (to total 12 months) providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting. Preferred experience in the specialty.
• Periodic travel to patient homes required.
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills required.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.