What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse position at Channahon Home Dialysis?
Peritoneal Dialysis Clinic in Channahon, IL, seeking a full time peritoneal dialysis Registered Nurse.
Job Description:
- The Peritoneal/Education RN Staff Nurse is proficient in providing various peritoneal dialysis therapies to patients with chronic renal failure.
- Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the training of home peritoneal dialysis patients (CAPD/CCPD), appropriate record keeping, as well as patient follow up and support. This will also include:
- Nursing histories and assessments
- Chart audits
- Phone calls to and from patients
- Home visits (upon admission and as needed)
- Clinical visits and Clinical support
- Provides support and when needed supervision of the peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Performs competent peritoneal treatments
- Performs set-up and maintenance of peritoneal equipment
- Trouble shoots machine alarms as appropriate
- Safely operates all dialysis-related equipment
- Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Experience and Education:
- One or more years of experience with peritoneal and/or hemodialysis preferred
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois required
- Current CPR certification
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. No weekends, no on-call.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person