Staff Nurse II

University Health; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care for home dialysis (HHD/CAPD/CCPD) in a clinical setting. You will train patients and care partners on self-care techniques and monitor safety and adherence.

The role includes on-call responsibilities for patient support during and after office hours, including holidays. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of RN experience, BSN preferred, and relevant dialysis certification.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 2 years of experience as an RN.
• BSN is highly preferred.
• National Certification in Dialysis is preferred.
• Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card.

Responsibilities

• Trains patients and care partners on self-care home dialysis techniques, equipment use, infection control, and emergency procedures.
• Performs nursing process in a safe, therapeutic manner in a designated clinical setting.
• Home Dialysis nurses perform home visits to assess environment, ensure safety and compliance.
• On-call responsibilities for patient and care partner support during and after office hours, and on holidays.
• Coordinates home dialysis activities within the framework of Federal Regulations, state and local ESRD guidelines.

Skills

Home dialysis nursing

Patient care

Emergency care

On-call duties

Education

RN (Registered Nurse)

BSN preferred

Job description

Trains patients and care partners on self-care home hemodialysis (HHD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) techniques, equipment use, infection control, and emergency procedures. Home Dialysis nurses will also conduct home visits to assess the environment and ensure safety and compliance. Home Dialysis nurses will also be required to take on call responsibilities for patient and care partner support during and after office hours, and on holidays. Performs the nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinical setting. Provides direct patient care (HHD/CAPD/CCPD) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients. Coordinates home dialysis activities within the frame work of the Federal Regulations, State and Local End Stage Renal Disease Network. Supports and adheres to University Health and department specific policies and standards. Receives mentoring from the Patient Care Coordinator and Director of Dialysis Services.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Registered nurse who has at least 2 years of experience as an RN, and six months experience in the specific home dialysis modality. BSN is highly preferred. Must meet career ladder Staff Nurse II criteria for specialty area worked. National Certification in Dialysis is preferred. Must have current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and Healthcare Provider card.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Must be a Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of Texas.