Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Entry level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN. Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred.

Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN. Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis. Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.

Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed.

Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis. Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipment.

Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.

Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.

Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred). Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.

Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.

Supports peritoneal and home hemodialysis treatments. Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred.

Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws." As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

The TCU nurse coordinates the care and education of patients to help them feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment modality-in-center or at-home dialysis.

Entry level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN. Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.

Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of equipment, patients and assisting with ambulation.