Dialysis Home Therapy RN - Floater

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 provid...