Registered Nurse Spectrum Skilled Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Registered Nurse Home Therapies
Location: Los Angeles
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Spectrum Dialysis is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Therapies team in California. This role focuses on providing high-quality dialysis care to patients in a home-based chronic outpatient setting , including both home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis . The ideal candidate will have at least one year of recent experience in nephrology and dialysis , and will be responsible for training patients and caregivers, monitoring treatment outcomes, and ensuring compliance with clinical and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of recent experience in chronic outpatient dialysis (required)
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current California RN license (required)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (required)
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a home setting
• Proficiency in dialysis machine setup, treatment initiation/termination, and patient monitoring
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Duties and Responsibilities

Home Therapy Patient Care

• Train patients and caregivers on home dialysis procedures, including equipment use, infection control, and emergency protocols
• Monitor patient progress and treatment outcomes through regular assessments and follow-ups
• Manage vascular access care and respond to complications appropriately
• Administer medications and document accurately
• Interpret lab results and adjust care plans in collaboration with physicians
• Provide education on nutrition, fluid management, and medication adherence
• Maintain accurate treatment logs and medication records

Clinical and Operational Support

• Perform initial nursing assessments for new home therapy patients
• Ensure dialysis equipment is functioning properly and safely
• Conduct home visits as needed to assess treatment environment and patient technique
• Maintain inventory of supplies and coordinate delivery for home patients
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning
• Supervise and support dialysis technicians involved in home therapy programs
• Uphold infection control standards and universal precautions at all times

Professionalism and Compliance

• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient health information
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or non-compliance promptly
• Support and enforce clinic policies for staff, patients, and visitors
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism in all patient interactions
• Participate in ongoing training and evaluation of new staff