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Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse Washington DC, DC

To coordinate & monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area.

Essential Functions:
- Assesses, plans, implements & evaluates a plan of care for the peritoneal dialysis patient, including but not limited to the following functions:
- Administers all oral & injecting medications in the department.
- Ensures narcotics & drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area & assures the proper security of all narcotics & controlled substances according to KP standards & applicable regulatory laws.
- Initiates & monitors IV therapy to therapeutic & diagnostic procedures.
-Initiates & monitors Peritoneal Dialysis Exchanges including CAPD & APD.
-Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment & adequate emergency drug supplies.Documents emergency situations w/in the department to the clinical operations manager.
-Sets-up, performs, &/or assists w/ procedures as appropriate.
-Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.
- Coordinates, implements, & evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, peritoneal dialysis at home, & other areas as designated.
- Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.
- Supervises patient flow & directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care w/in the Health Care Team (HCT).
- Acts as patient advocate & resolves problem w/in HCT.Brings unresolved issues to the clinical operations manager's attention if unresolved w/in the team.
- Performs other related duties as directed.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.
- 6 months of experience providing peritoneal dialysis self-care training.
- 1 year of experience in nursing care of the patient on home maintenance peritoneal dialysis or in nursing care of the end stage renal patient.
- Current RN license in appropriate jurisdiction is required.
- Current BLS certification is required.
- Passing a standard medication test is required.
- Must complete all Fundamental & assigned Specialty related competencies by the end of the probationary period & annually thereafter.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Experience in IV Therapy is required.
- Must have reliable transportation & able to complete a home assessment of patient's environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN is preferred.

Preferred Skills:
- 1-2 years of recent Peritoneal Dialysis experience preferred.

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