Home Dialysis Coordinator

Company: Employer
Location: Shelby
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Did you know that some of the industry s most talented and caring registered nurses are at DCI? Our nursing staff has helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row. We think our Nurses are pretty awesome; they make a difference in our patients' lives by helping them live longer and achieve a better quality of life.Our mission is "the care of the patient is our reason for existence." What s yours?The Home Dialysis Coordinator is responsible for coordinating ongoing care of home patients and services provided. Coordinates training and modality selection of new ESRD patients. Responsibilities Assess new patient home situations to ensure they are appropriate for home therapies. Works as a liaison to discuss home dialysis as modality prior to initiation of dialysis therapy.Oversees training of home patients in home hemodialysis, CAPD, or CCPD.Follows patients progress including any hospitalizations and hospital discharges to ensure continuity of program.Schedules home visits as indicated, documenting the visit and findings.Coordinates admission of new patients: securing consents, reviewing pertinent policies and procedures, providing initial education. Identifies and coordinates patient procedures such as access interventions and physician office visits and makes appropriate referrals to dietary and social services.Ensures care provided to patients follows clinic procedures. Takes corrective steps when procedures are not followed.Participates in the clinic CQI program as assigned by the Nurse Manager.Supervisor responsibilities may include: assisting Nurse Manager in interviewing and hiring new employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues; scheduling employees to meet patient census needs; training employees in Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Job Requirements: Must maintain current license in the state as a Registered NurseTwelve months experience in a dialysis is preferredExperience in a supervisory role is preferredDCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at or . Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.For more information about equal opportunity please see: ; ; ; and .
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted: 07/21/2022

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