Job DescriptionUSRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.\n\nA Home Therapy nurse trains home hemo or peritoneal dialysis patients in-center and sometimes in the patient’s home.\nWe Will Train - In-center hemodialysis, critical care, and home health are great backgrounds. \nWork Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; Modified schedules are possible based on patient caseload at the facility.\nCompetitive on-call pay when placed in on-call rotation. \nHolidays – Home Training Nurses rarely work on a holiday. \nWe lead the industry in clinical quality improvement, delivering amongst the best patient outcomes in the U.S. as measured by the CMS ESRD Quality Incentive Program.\nWe remain an industry leader in home dialysis with 17% of dialysis treatments delivered in our patients' homes.\n\nThe Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality. This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.\n\nKnowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient care requirements.\nTrain patient (and/or care partner) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.\nConduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter. Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.\nCommunicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.\nDocument all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations. Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.\nParticipate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.\nBe familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures. Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.\nEnsure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.\nContinually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes. Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.\nObtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.\nComplete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.\nResponsible for performing on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.\nFlexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.\nRegular and reliable attendance is required for the position.\n\nHome Hemodialysis Only:\n\nCoordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.\nEnsure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements. Monitor and report water sample and culture results. \nQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.\nRequirements include:\n\nCurrent RN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing. \n12 months of clinical experience in providing nursing care and 3 months of experience in the specific modality for which the nurse will provide home dialysis training, except in states with a more stringent requirement such as Texas, which requires at least 6 months experience in the specific home modality.\nPrevious experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis preferred.\nCPR certification required prior to patient care assignment.\nConfirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.\nMust successfully complete the Home Therapy Nurse Orientation program and maintain annual demonstration of skills and competency applicable for the modality assigned.\nDemonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.\nMust have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.\nMust meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state. \nAbility to meet minimum hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment.\n\nU.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran.
Job DescriptionHow you'll change lives\nAs a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.\nWhat you'll be doing\nPatient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. \nTeamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.\nSafety & Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.What we're looking for\n\n Current nursing license in the applicable state.\n Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.
\n\nPreferred\n\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.\n\nAre you ready to make a difference?\nWe're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! \nAre you with US? Apply today!
Job DescriptionHow you'll change lives\nAs a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.\nWhat you'll be doing\nPatient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. \nTeamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.\nSafety & Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.What we're looking for\n\n Current nursing license in the applicable state.\n Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.
\n\nPreferred\n\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.\n\nAre you ready to make a difference?\nWe're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! \nAre you with US? Apply today!
Job Description\nHow you'll change lives\nAs a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. U.S. Renal care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager. \n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nPatient Nutrition. Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participating in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences. \nTeamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.\nSafety & Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. \n\nWhat we're looking for\n\n Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification showing proof of registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (includes Baccalaureate or Advanced degree). \n Minimum of one-year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian. \n Current Dietitian (LD/LDN) license in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, MI, NJ or VA. State certification (Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist) required in CT and NY. License must be maintained as current and in good standing. \n Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.\n Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all company clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.\n Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.\n\n\nAre you ready to make a difference?\nWe're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! \nAre you with US? Apply today!\n\n
Job Description\nHow you'll change lives\nAs a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. U.S. Renal care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager. \n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nPatient Nutrition. Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participating in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences. \nTeamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.\nSafety & Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. \n\nWhat we're looking for\n\n Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification showing proof of registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (includes Baccalaureate or Advanced degree). \n Minimum of one-year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian. \n Current Dietitian (LD/LDN) license in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, MI, NJ or VA. State certification (Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist) required in CT and NY. License must be maintained as current and in good standing. \n Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.\n Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all company clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.\n Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.\n\n\nAre you ready to make a difference?\nWe're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! \nAre you with US? Apply today!\n\n
Job DescriptionHow you'll change lives\nAs a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.\nWhat you'll be doing\nPatient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. \nTeamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.\nSafety & Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.What we're looking for\n\n Current nursing license in the applicable state.\n Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.
\n\nPreferred\n\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.\n\nAre you ready to make a difference?\nWe're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! \nAre you with US? Apply today!
Job Description\nSUMMARY\nThe Acute Registered Nurse provides acute dialysis care and treatment to patients within a hospital environment. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse or Acute Manager, including assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians and Licensed Vocational Nurses. Acute nurses may report directly to an Acute Manager, Administrator or the first line of regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.\n\n\n\n\nGROWTH\n\n\n· Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and rehospitalization.\n· Ensure patient and treatment charge information and other related data are accurate and submitted appropriately. \n· Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.\n· May participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.\n· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs.\n\n\n\n\nOUTCOMES\n\n\n· Administer medications as ordered by the physician..\n· Provide patient education and follow up as needed.\n· Assist with program's target goals in meeting quality metrics for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.\n\n\n\n\nOPERATIONAL\nREADINESS\n\n\n· Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.\n· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, hospital policy, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.\n· Complete water quality verification and equipment safety checks prior to each treatment, to include second verification as required.\n· Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.\n· Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital nurses.\n· Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites.\n· Set up dialysis machines; report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.\n· Clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures.\n· Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.\n· Use personal protective equipment as necessary.\n· Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures, as required by hospital.\n\n\n\n\nOPERATIONAL\nREADINESS\n (cont.)\n\n\n· Demonstrate effective staffing based on acuity, skill mix and company guidelines.\n· Ensure provision of dialysis related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasmapheresis (TPE) if contracted to do so.\n· Participate in all surveys as required.\n· Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician orders.\n· Ensure appropriate and required information is documented in patient records.\n· Inform Supervisor, Medical Director or Physician and Hospital Liaison of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.\n· Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy: maintain dialysis records, prepare dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedure and understand technical operations to troubleshoot problems independently.\n· Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions, values out of parameters and document as required. \n\n\n\n\nPARTNERSHIPS\n\n\n· Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician.\n· Maintain collaborative working relationship with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.\n· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.\n· Address patient concerns timely and professionally; following hospital policy.\n\n\n\n\nSTAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION\n\n\n· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend and complete all company and hospital required in-service and continuing education.\n· May delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.\n· Assist with staff training as requested.\n· Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.\n\n\n\n\n\nQualifications/Requirements:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include:\n\n Current RN license in applicable state or compact. License must be maintained as current and in good standing. \n 12 months or more current nursing experience preferred. \n Previous experience in providing nursing care to patients on dialysis preferred.\n CPR certification required with hospital approved program\n Ability to pass color screening.\n Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.\n Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.\n Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state. \n Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment.\n\n
Job DescriptionHow you'll change lives\nAs a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.\nWhat you'll be doing\nPatient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. \nTeamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.\nSafety & Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.The Dialysis Registered Nurse position is for our Hawkinsville Clinic, located at 292 Industrial Blvd, Hawkinsville, GA 31036.\nWhat we're looking for\n\n Current nursing license in the applicable state.\n Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.
\n\nPreferred\n\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.\n\nAre you ready to make a difference?\nWe're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! \nAre you with US? Apply today!
Job DescriptionHow you'll change lives\nAs a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.\nWhat you'll be doing\nPatient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. \nTeamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.\nSafety & Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.What we're looking for\n\n Current nursing license in the applicable state.\n Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.
\n\nPreferred\n\n One or more years of current nursing experience preferred.\n Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred.\n\nAre you ready to make a difference?\nWe're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! \nAre you with US? Apply today!
Job DescriptionHow you will change lives\nAs a Social Worker at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working to help patients living with kidney disease achieve maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis treatment and rehabilitation.\nWhat you will be doing \nAdvocate & Support. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team working to ensure patients receive the best care, including conducting all required patient assessment and care planning activities such as assessing new patient psychosocial needs and completing the KDQOL in accordance with company policy and all state/CMS regulations. You will identify and counsel psychosocial issues and provide patient and family education. As an advocate for your patients' needs, you will coordinate communities of support for patients and their families, identify social agencies and other resources (e.g., financial/funding), provide information and referrals, coordinate transient arrangements, and represent your patient as needed with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies. \nTeamwork. As part of the interdisciplinary clinic team, promote teamwork, educate staff, and provide training around patient psychosocial care. You will participate in all required continuing education and staff meetings. You will collaborate with the Medical Director and physicians and maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community. \nSafety & Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize missed treatments and hospitalizations, achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.What we're looking for \n\nMaster's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).\nCurrent licensure (in good standing) in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam. Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state. \nDemonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.\nBasic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).\nProficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.\nThis job is located in Lafayette, Indiana - and will travel some to Kokomo, IN\n\nPreferred\n\nPrevious experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.\n\nOther Requirements\n\nMust meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.\nAdditional license requirements may be applicable depending upon state.\n\nAre you ready to make a difference?\nWe're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care.\nAre you with US? Apply today!
