Staff Home Therapy (RN)
Where
- Honolulu, HI
What you'll be doing
- Assists in the identification, evaluation and selection of home dialysis training candidates, and home partners as appropriate for the FMS home dialysis program, educates the patient/home partner and family regarding ESRD and the availability of the FMS treatment options program (top). Performs assessment of the home dialysis training candidate home environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy assesses the home dialysis patient and home partner/family readiness and potential ability to perform dialysis treatments at home. Participates in and ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented. Admits all new home patients and documents the appropriate processes as required by policy and procedure. Provides safe and effective delivery of home dialysis training and education to patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) who have selected a home modality as a dialysis therapy. Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal dialysis, peritoneal or vascular access and home dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions. Assesses and manages patients response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols. Communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. Coordinates the transfer or discharge of patients to the hemodialysis or transplant clinic when needed and appropriate. Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into PROTON,AMI or ECUBE medical information systems as appropriate. Follows company policies and government regulations related to the collection, packaging, and delivery of lab specimens and reporting of results. Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest when the patient is in the dialysis facility. Completes all monthly and annual reporting as required by FMS policies and government regulations. Participates in all monthly QAPI meetings and all required staff meetings as scheduled. Participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. Maintains appropriate skill level in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone. Other duties as assigned.
What your background should be
- Current appropriate state licensure. Minimum of one year nursing experience required. Minimum of three months (twelve weeks) home dialysis training experience required. Must have successfully completed a training course in the theory and practice of dialysis therapy/ hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Medical-surgical nursing experience and ICU experience preferred but not required. Competent at operating all home dialysis related equipment. Successfully complete CPR certification with maintenance as required. Demonstrated teaching abilities using adult learning principles.
Required Schooling / Training
- Accredited school of nursing (RN).
Who is the client company
- The client is a German organization specializing in the production of medical supplies, primarily to facilitate or aid renal dialysis.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
