Utilization Management Nurse - Home Solutions - Compact RN Required
HumanaSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Dialysis HHD PD Registered Nurse RN at Fresenius Medical Care
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical, DialysisIndustries
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
- Entry-level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP 1)
- Ability to perform under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with another RN
- Complete CAP requirements to advance
- Physical ability to provide direct patient care, including heavy lifting, moving equipment and patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, and bending over (reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities)
Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients, document in the patient medical record, make adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated, and notify Supervisor or physician as needed
- Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family
- Direct and provide, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients
- Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness
- Initiate or assist with emergency response measures
- Serve as a resource for health care team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned
- Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed and reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory collections
- Identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team
- Ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
- Assist in the identification, evaluation, selection, and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners
- Perform assessment and identify barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner/family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home
- Train Home Dialysis patients and/or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations
- Assess and manage patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicate patient-related issues to the physician as needed
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work schedule for this Dialysis HHD PD Registered Nurse position?
The position follows a Monday-Friday schedule with 8 hours a day after training.
What is the salary range for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities and skills required for this Home Therapies RN position?
The role involves assessing and managing patients' response to home dialysis training, performing data collection and analysis, providing patient and family education, administering medications, and training home dialysis patients and partners.
What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time position.
What makes a strong candidate for this Dialysis RN role?
A strong candidate is a registered professional nurse capable of providing clinically competent care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, delivering patient education, and training home dialysis patients and partners under supervision.
Fresenius Medical Care
Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services
About Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.
Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees