Staff Nurse II

University Health; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care for home dialysis patients and to train patients and care partners in HHD and PD techniques, infection control, and emergency procedures. The role includes home visits, on-call responsibilities, and coordination within dialysis services.

Requirements include 2+ years RN experience, 6 months in home dialysis, BSN preferred, and current BLS/HCP. Certification in dialysis preferred with licensure in Texas.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with at least 2 years in RN role.
• Minimum six months experience in the home dialysis modality.
• BSN highly preferred; meet Staff Nurse II criteria for specialty area.
• National Certification in Dialysis preferred.
• Current AHA BLS and Healthcare Provider cards required.

Responsibilities

• Trains patients and care partners on home dialysis techniques (HHD/PD), equipment use, infection control, and emergency procedures.
• Performs nursing process in a safe therapeutic manner in a designated clinical setting.
• Provides direct patient care and monitoring of renal dialysis patients (HHD/CAPD/CCPD).
• Coordinates home dialysis activities within Federal, State, and Local ESRD guidelines.
• Assists and receives mentoring from the Patient Care Coordinator and Director of Dialysis Services.

Skills

RN experience

On-call duties

Home dialysis knowledge

BLS/Healthcare Provider certified

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Dialysis certification 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.