Job Title: Registered Nurse – Home Therapies
Location: Los Angeles
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Spectrum Dialysis is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Therapies team in California. This role focuses on providing high-quality dialysis care to patients in a home-based chronic outpatient setting, including both home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of recent experience in nephrology and dialysis, and will be responsible for training patients and caregivers, monitoring treatment outcomes, and ensuring compliance with clinical and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum one (1) year of recent experience in chronic outpatient dialysis (required)
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current California RN license (required)
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (required)
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a home setting
- Proficiency in dialysis machine setup, treatment initiation/termination, and patient monitoring
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Home Therapy Patient Care
- Train patients and caregivers on home dialysis procedures, including equipment use, infection control, and emergency protocols
- Monitor patient progress and treatment outcomes through regular assessments and follow-ups
- Manage vascular access care and respond to complications appropriately
- Administer medications and document accurately
- Interpret lab results and adjust care plans in collaboration with physicians
- Provide education on nutrition, fluid management, and medication adherence
- Maintain accurate treatment logs and medication records
Clinical and Operational Support
- Perform initial nursing assessments for new home therapy patients
- Ensure dialysis equipment is functioning properly and safely
- Conduct home visits as needed to assess treatment environment and patient technique
- Maintain inventory of supplies and coordinate delivery for home patients
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning
- Supervise and support dialysis technicians involved in home therapy programs
- Uphold infection control standards and universal precautions at all times
Professionalism and Compliance
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient health information
- Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or non-compliance promptly
- Support and enforce clinic policies for staff, patients, and visitors
- Demonstrate empathy and professionalism in all patient interactions
- Participate in ongoing training and evaluation of new staff