Home Therapy Peritoneal - HHD Dialysis Nurse

Paid one on one training and education provided Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipment Primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. Assesses and manages patientsu2019 response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. u00b7 Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. u00b7 Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed. u00b7 Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/familyu2019s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. u00b7 Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients. u00b7 Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. u00b7 Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. u00b7 Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. u00b7 Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. u00b7 Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. u00b7 Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. u00b7 Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. u00b7 Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidateu2019s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. u00b7 Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. u00b7 Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. u00b7 Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. u00b7 The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of equipment, patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. u00b7 This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. u00b7 The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. u00b7 The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. u00b7 May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. u00b7 Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. u00b7 Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. u00b7 The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. u00b7 May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patientu2019s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. u00b7 Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following: u00b7 Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. u00b7 Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN. u00b7 Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: u00b7 Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. u00b7 Current appropriate state licensure. u00b7 Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification u00b7 Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: u00b7 Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse. u00b7 Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) u00b7 Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred). ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative. Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans

Created: 2025-12-04