Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Therapy - PRN

Outpatient Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse - PRN

This is a PRN position and would require one (10 hr shift) weekly

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago!

We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) Ambulatory. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

Directs and manages all aspects of patient care for Home Therapies patients in assigned programs from admission through discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance, and support to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Oversees patient and caregiver readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and assesses environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy, including training patients and caregivers on the safe and effective operation and preventative maintenance of equipment.

Manages patient experience efforts by supporting Unit's patient satisfaction initiatives, embodying the company values and patient experience drivers while encouraging others to do the same.

Ensures competency in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone, maintaining appropriate staff licensures and CPR certifications.

Responsible for management of program supplies, equipment tracking, ensures that orders are replenished in a consistent and timely manner.

Directs activities related to the Continuous Quality Assurance Improvement, patient retention and Clinical Protocols Adoption, patient access management and patient training success.

Directs data entry related activities such as patient admission, regulatory reporting, billing, physician orders, lab results, vital signs, patient status and any other treatment related data into systems.

Ensures regulatory, compliance, and audit activities are accomplished on time.

Orients and supports all new home therapies staff and provides ongoing education, ensuring compliance with all risk management initiatives, including in-center staff.

Primarily clinic-based, with initial home visits alongside another staff member.

May involve prolonged standing, bending, and lifting equipment/solutions.

Exposure to infectious diseases is possible.

A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN

Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois

Minimum of 2 years of previous Nephrology nursing experience in a clinical setting strongly preferred.

Salary Range: $31.62 - $50.79/hr per hour

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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