Staff Nurse II

University Health; Pleasanton (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University Health in Texas is seeking a Home Dialysis Nurse responsible for training patients and care partners in self-care hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, performing direct patient care, and coordinating home dialysis activities.

The role includes home visits, on-call support during and after hours and holidays, and mentorship from the Patient Care Coordinator and Dialysis Director.

Qualifications

• RN license in Texas required.
• At least 2 years of RN experience with 6 months in the home dialysis modality.
• BSN is highly preferred.
• National Certification in Dialysis is preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Train patients and care partners on self-care HHD or PD, including techniques, equipment use, infection control and emergency procedures.
• Conduct home visits to assess environment, safety and compliance.
• Provide on-call support for patients and care partners during and after office hours and on holidays.
• Perform nursing process and direct patient care for HHD/CAPD/CCPD.
• Coordinate home dialysis activities within applicable regulations and standards.

Connaissances

Patient care

Home dialysis training

Formation

Registered Nurse licensed in Texas

2+ years RN experience

BSN preferred

National Certification in Dialysis preferred

ACLS / BLS / Healthcare Provider CPR certified

Description du poste

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.