Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Therapy

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for a new home dialysis program in the Chicago metropolitan area
Educate, train, and support patients and caregivers performing home hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis
Travel daily within approximately a 30-mile radius across the Chicago metropolitan area for patient training and home assessments
Train patients and caregivers on equipment setup, treatment initiation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Provide education on infection control, vascular access care, and emergency protocols
Conduct initial patient assessments, medical history reviews, and home environment evaluations
Develop and implement individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team
Provide routine training, education, and guidance to patients and caregivers
Monitor patient progress through follow-ups and assessments and adjust care plans
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations and CMS guidelines
Ensure care aligns with organizational policies and quality standards
Train patients on dialysis equipment maintenance and use
Educate, train, and help coordinate delivery and inventory management of supplies
Serve as a patient and caregiver resource and advocate
Facilitate communication among patients, physicians, and healthcare providers
Provide ongoing education for managing hypotension, bleeding, and equipment malfunction
Participate in Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement or CQI
Record arrival and departure times via ADP
Promote and follow company mission, vision, and core values
Receive and act on feedback; report incidents; check and respond to work email
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and perform other assigned duties
Requirements Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current appropriate state licensure
Minimum of 12 months current experience in hemodialysis, including home hemodialysis
Experience in Peritoneal Dialysis preferred, but not required
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed
Must meet the state or facility health mandates, if applicable
Strong knowledge of dialysis operating requirements
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple patients in a remote setting
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMRs) and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel to patients' homes across the assigned state
Ability to work remotely and in an office setting when required
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to lift and move dialysis equipment and supplies, as required
Ability to be flexible and adhere to innovative scheduling
Ability to take on-call shifts as needed
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in delivering patient-centered care for home dialysis, including training and support for patients and caregivers. Proficient in clinical assessment, care plan development, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords Home Hemodialysis Experience
Peritoneal Dialysis Knowledge
Clinical Assessment Skills
CPR BLS Certification
Electronic Medical Records Proficiency
Hard Skills Patient Assessment
Care Plan Development
Dialysis Equipment Training
Infection Control Education
Monitoring Patient Progress
Documentation Compliance
Emergency Protocol Education
Inventory Management
Critical Thinking
Teaching Skills
Soft Skills Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to Work Independently
Flexibility
Time Management
Certifications & Qualifications Current State Licensure
CPR BLS Certification
Industry Keywords Patient-Centered Care
Home Dialysis Program
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
Healthcare Regulations
Vascular Access Care
Tools & Technologies Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
Microsoft Office Suite
Dialysis Equipment

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