Home Therapy RN

ABOUT THE ROLE The Home Therapy RN will initiate the practice of a SHC coordinator of patient care, collaborating with other care providers and health team members to provide required care. The Home Therapy RN acts as a patient teacher and advocate, assisting the patient in seeking information, assuring the patient has the opportunity for informed consent for treatment decisions, and promotes the maximum level of patient‑desired independence. The Home Therapy RN identifies professional role development activities including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and the review and clinical application of research findings. The RN identifies ethically sound practices and confronts ethical challenges with minimal assistance from a mentor. Will perform home visits to determine that the home environment is suitable for patient dialyzing at home and whether or not the home will be a safe and appropriate setting in compliance with CMS regulations. WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose. You are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, are goal‑oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN Relationships: Work directly with a multi‑disciplinary team that is passionate about making a difference in others' lives. Become a servant leader and guide the team to provide care that is unsurpassed by others in our industry. Impact: Set the tone that enables our patients to live a better life and address their needs holistically, allowing them to have dialysis as a means to live, rather than live for dialysis. Growth: Formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Become a subject‑matter expert and pursue a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: One (1) year of registered nurse experience. One (1) year of experience as a Nephrology Nurse with dialysis experience required; in peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, or a combination of both. Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent. License/Certification: Current, active, unencumbered state RN licensure. Current Healthcare Provider certification (CPR) required. Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Competent and in-depth knowledge regarding the use of Electronic Health Records. Ability to organize, prioritize and complete projects independently. Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits. #J-18808-Ljbffr