Peritoneal Dialysis/ Home Hemodialysis PD/HHD Home
Company: Source Pro Search
Location: Louisville
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Peritoneal Dialysis Experience RN wanted - Full Time 40 hours
weekAs a Home Hemodialysis Registered Nurse (HHD RN) and Peritoneal
Dialysis Registered Nurse (PD RN) you will educate patients on how
to do their own dialysis from their homes. You will also be
responsible for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure
their treatment stays on track.JOB FUNCTIONAdministering dialysis
treatments to patients according to their individual treatment
plansMonitoring patient health during treatment sessions for signs
of complications or problemsMonitoring fluid levels in patients'
bodies to ensure that they are getting enough fluid to prevent
dehydration or too much fluid which can lead to overload of the
heart or lungsCollecting and testing blood samples to monitor
patients' health during treatmentEducating patients about the
effects of their treatment and providing emotional support during
treatment sessionsPerforming tests to measure kidney function such
as creatinine clearance, urea reduction ratio, and
osmolalityMaintaining sterile environments by wearing gowns,
gloves, and masks when working with patients who have infectious
diseases such as HIV/AIDS or hepatitis CPreparing patients for
dialysis by cleaning the peritoneal cavity where the fluid will be
circulated during treatmentEducating patients on the importance of
following their treatment plan and making sure their home
environment is safe and secureAssists in the maintenance of a safe
and clean working environment.Supervising dialysis
techs.Qualifications- Current in state License as a Registered
Nurse- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required- 1 year nursing
experience - Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis experience- 6
Months General dialysis experience
Keywords: Source Pro Search, Louisville , Peritoneal Dialysis/ Home Hemodialysis PD/HHD Home, Other , Louisville, Kentucky
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