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Description
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Home Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) — Job Description Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE) Department: Home Dialysis Program Reports To: Clinical Manager / Medical Director
Position Summary
The Home Dialysis RN is responsible for providing comprehensive training, clinical oversight, and ongoing support to patients performing home hemodialysis (HHD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD). This role ensures safe, effective, and compliant delivery of home therapies in accordance with CMS Conditions for Coverage, facility policies, and physician orders. The nurse serves as the primary clinical resource for home patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Patient Training & Education
Conducts individualized training for home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis patients and caregivers.
Ensures patient competency in machine setup, treatment initiation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and infection control.
Provides education on diet, fluid management, medications, and emergency procedures.
Documents training progress and competency evaluations in accordance with CMS requirements.
Clinical Care & Monitoring
Performs comprehensive assessments during monthly home visits and clinic follow‑ups.
Reviews treatment logs, vital signs, lab results, and patient-reported issues.
Identifies complications early and escalates to the physician as needed.
Adjusts care plans based on patient condition, labs, and physician directives.
Compliance & Documentation
Maintains complete, accurate, and timely documentation for all patient interactions.
Ensures compliance with CMS Conditions for Coverage, infection control standards, and facility protocols.
Participates in audits, QAPI activities, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Maintains evidence-of-process documentation for survey readiness.
On‑Call Responsibilities
Participates in the home program on‑call rotation for urgent patient needs.
Provides clinical triage, troubleshooting, and escalation to the on‑call physician when appropriate.
Documents all after‑hours calls per policy.
Care Coordination
Collaborates with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and technicians to support patient outcomes.
Coordinates supply orders, equipment needs, and vendor communication.
Assists with transitions of care, including hospitalizations and modality changes.
Quality & Safety
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols and patient safety standards.
Monitors environmental and equipment safety during home visits.
Participates in emergency preparedness training and patient education.
Qualifications
Required
Active RN license in the state of practice.
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (dialysis experience preferred).
Strong assessment, teaching, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in patient homes and clinic settings.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred
Previous home dialysis (HHD or PD) experience.
Experience with Fresenius, NxStage, or Baxter home dialysis systems.
Familiarity with CMS Conditions for Coverage for ESRD facilities.
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday with flexibility for patient needs.
Participation in on‑call rotation required.
Occasional weekends depending on patient training schedules.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 40 lbs.
Ability to perform home visits, including climbing stairs and navigating varied home environments.
Prolonged standing, walking, and patient interaction.