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U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis services provider for renal care

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of registered nurse experience is required.
  • At least three months of nephrology nursing experience with dialysis experience is required in California and Tennessee, or at least six months in Texas; the experience must include in-center and/or acute hemodialysis.
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing school or equivalent is required.
  • Current, active, unencumbered state registered nurse licensure is required.
  • Current Healthcare Provider certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required.
  • Competent, in-depth knowledge of electronic health records is required.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete projects independently is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care and treatment to patients with chronic renal disease.
  • Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
  • Use supplies and staff labor hours effectively and perform duties as assigned to meet patient-care or operational needs.
  • Complete and document monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
  • Assist the physician during patient rounds when needed and transcribe and implement physician orders promptly.
  • Assist with implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.
  • Provide patient education and follow up as needed.
  • Support program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and company goals.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including healthcare professional practice act requirements, and follow company policies and procedures.
  • Complete the patient admission process and collaborate with team members regarding actual or potential treatment-related problems or needs.
  • Complete pre- and post-treatment physical assessments.
  • Initiate and terminate patient treatments, including connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites according to protocol.
  • Set up dialysis machines and report machine problems to the biomedical technician and/or clinic Administrator as appropriate.
  • Clean and disinfect dialysis machines and perform required quality control according to policies and procedures.
  • Participate in infection-control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested, and use personal protective equipment as necessary.
  • Maintain familiarity with emergency equipment and emergency operating procedures.
  • Support effective staffing and patient care under the Administrator's direction, consistent with staffing ratios required by state regulations.
  • Communicate patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring results to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to patient needs.
  • Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Medical Director and physicians.
  • Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in required patient assessment and care-planning activities.
  • Promote GUEST customer-service standards and develop effective relationships throughout the organization.
  • Participate in required staff meetings and attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.
  • Delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff when appropriate under applicable state practice acts.
  • Assist with staff training as requested and lead staff in team concepts to promote teamwork.
  • Participate in professional role-development activities, including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and review and clinical application of research findings.
  • Develop ethically sound practice and address ethical challenges through the Nephrology Nursing Standards of Practice and state scope-of-practice requirements.

About the Company

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis services provider for renal care

U.S. Renal Care provides dialysis services for patients with chronic and acute kidney disease. Its clinics partner with leading physicians across the United States to deliver high-quality, patient-centric care. The service model centers on personalized treatment plans, with Medicare and other insurers reimbursing dialysis procedures as the main revenue source. The company targets growth by identifying areas with high patient demand and maintaining strong relationships with healthcare professionals. In short, it offers physician-supported, flexible dialysis care to diverse patients and aims to expand access where demand exists.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$343.9M
Headquarters
Plano, TX
Founded
2000

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