Dialysis Home Therapy RN - Floater

Role description

Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

The

Float Home Dialysis Registered Nurse

has responsibility for coordinating the services related to home modalities including patient training, follow-up care, primary nursing, education, and promotion of home treatment modalities to patients and staff. The Float Nurse is expected to maintain current licensure to be able to work in any WellBound center location to supplement staff to ensure a safe, effective and efficient environment. While working in the center, their activities will be directed by the Center Manager or Director of the center. A "home center" is designated where the Float Nurse will work if not assigned elsewhere.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates sound judgment and skill in problem resolution and follow-through. Demonstrates understanding and tact in dealing with patients, physicians, visitors, family members, center personnel, and corporate Recommends, in cooperation with the supervisor, changes in procedures when new knowledge indicates such a need
Knows and follows all WellBound policies and Understands the hazards associated with failing to follow those procedures
Understands basic renal function and the consequences of renal Observes and records patients' responses to renal failure and its treatments. Performs thorough patient assessments as evidenced by documentation
Recognizes changes in dialysis patients and makes necessary adjustments in Appropriately responds to all emergencies and notifies the physician when necessary and seeks direction
Develops, implements, and evaluates appropriate therapeutic care plans for patients, demonstrating an understanding of the Rx modalities Utilizes the team approach when assessing patient needs and developing a plan of care by conferring with patient, family, nurse, physicians, social worker, and dietitian when appropriate
Documents in a clear, concise, and thorough Completes all paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
Administers medications when Understands and teaches principles of a safe dosage in ESRD, reason for giving medication and possible side effects. Ensures that medications are given properly and as ordered, and documented appropriately
Obtains laboratory specimens as ordered and performs routine tests
Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results as they apply to ESRD Teaches this to patients. Confers with the dietitian and physician about abnormal findings
Coordinates and participates in the continuity of care of the patients by ensuring regular follow-ups with the WellBound health care team and when appropriate, other community resources
Participates in the on-call service provided to patients when requested
Understands legal consequences of nursing actions, both the immediate and long-term
Participates in the Quality Improvement Program when requested
Participates in CPR as needed
Strives to provide excellence in the delivery of dialysis home care therapies
Strives to ensure excellent outcomes through patient education and training, adjusts teaching techniques based upon patient needs and response to training to promote patient success in their dialysis therapy of choice
Establishes on-going communication with the patient/partner (as appropriate) to educate, direct and assist the patient in managing their care for optimal outcomes
Ensures that billing information is available to the Accounts Receivable office in a timely
Helps maintain a neat and clean environment
Promotes home therapies and other WellBound programs to prospective patients and families as well as admitting physicians
Performs other duties as assigned

Teaching
Accurately assesses patient's readiness to Plans and implements appropriate individualized teaching methods for each patient and evaluates the patient's learning
Utilizes coaching and cheering techniques when teaching patients
Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach all therapies offered
Mentors and assists new staff in their delivery of expert care to the home patients
When necessary, acts as a resource to hospital staff or other community resources in order to provide continuity of patient care

Personal Development - (All Nurses)
Looks for opportunities to develop clinical expertise in home modalities
Participates in peer group meeting and problem solving
Attend and participates in in-service education programs
Maintains professional competence through participation in annual competency reviews in home therapies
Participates in research studies and/or protocols as directed

Customer Service- (All Nurses)
Responsible for driving the Satellite Healthcare culture through values and customer service standards
Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers
Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication
Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner
Adheres to the policy "Standards of Conduct" (i.e. dress code, professionalism, integrity, etc.

Communications
Communicates significant patient information to the appropriate team members in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
Liaisons with the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team on shared responsibilities
Contributes and promotes teamwork to create a harmonious and constructive working relationship with all staff by offering information, advice, and assistance in a positive, courteous, and cooperative manner
Seeks continuous improvement of her or his own communication and conflict resolution skills
Participates in self and/or peer evaluations
Ensures the confidentiality of patient and employee information
Understands and uses Satellite's communication techniques:

Greets patients by name
Speak English only in patient care area unless translating
Listens to understand, not judge
Focuses on the message being sent
Uses reflective listening
Allows patients to express concerns appropriately
Manages conflict in a positive way
Acknowledges problems/situations from the patient's point of view
Empathizes
Apologizes (without blame)

The essential functions listed are not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. All employees must work in accordance with Satellite's Mission, Vision, and Values of Compassion, Trust, Quality, Innovation, and Teamwork. Employees must abide by all Satellite's standards of patient care, patient's rights and ethical treatment, and adhere to safety and quality programs.
Qualifications:
Benefit Details
All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* Medical / Pharmacy
* Dental
* Vision
* Voluntary benefits
* 401k with employer match
* Virtual Care
* Life Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits
* PTO

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
* 401k with employer match
* PTO
Pay Range: USD $43.61 - USD $63.24 /Hr. Company (Career Site Brand): Satellite Healthcare