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The 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;<ul><li>A Home Therapy nurse trains home hemo or peritoneal dialysis patients in-center and sometimes in the patient’s home.</li><li>We Will Train - In-center hemodialysis, critical care, and home health are great backgrounds.&nbsp; </li><li>Work Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; Modified schedules are possible based on patient caseload at the facility.</li><li>Competitive on-call pay when placed in on-call rotation. </li><li>Holidays – Home Training Nurses rarely work on a holiday. </li><li>We 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.</li><li>We remain an industry leader in home dialysis with 17% of dialysis treatments delivered in our patients' homes.&nbsp;</li></ul>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.&nbsp; Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Knowledge 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.</li><li>Train 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.</li><li>Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter.&nbsp; Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.</li><li>Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li>Document 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.&nbsp; Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.</li><li>Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.&nbsp; 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.</li><li>Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.</li><li>Continually 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.&nbsp; Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.</li><li>Obtain 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.</li><li>Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.&nbsp; Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Responsible for performing on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.</li><li>Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.</li><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.</li></ul>Home Hemodialysis Only:<ul><li>Coordinate 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.</li><li>Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements.&nbsp; Monitor and report water sample and culture results.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Nurse, Home Hemo & Peritoneal RN

<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients.&nbsp; The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.What you'll be doingPatient care. &nbsp;You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. &nbsp;You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. &nbsp;You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings. PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

JOB POSTINGHealth Services CoordinatorSummary:&nbsp; Under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development, plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates health education, consultation, and quality enhancement initiatives related to nursing and clinical care services for individuals, families, caregivers, community stakeholders, and MCBDD personnel.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.<ul><li>Orientates new personnel and participates in staff development and education in nursing standards of practice.</li><li>Assists in the planning and implementation of education programs for related professional workers to meet needs of personnel and practitioners. Conducts training in CPR, First Aid, Administration of Medication and other health related activities for non-licensed staff to improve quality of services and in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing and the ODDD rules and regulations.</li><li>Enters information into Ohio DODD database to certify and renew certification of designated provider staff in administration of medication and other medical activities and maintains associated records.</li><li>Provides consultation to private providers and partnering agencies regarding certification and delegation of medical tasks for non-licensed staff to promote best practices within service delivery.</li><li>Assists in developing employee health policies and infection control measures in compliance with OSHA, CARF, ODDD, and ODE regulations. </li><li>Represents nursing at community meetings as requested. Partners with other health and social agencies to promote efficiency and effectiveness of services to individuals and their families. </li><li>Assists and consults with staff, families, physicians and others about the medical needs of the individual upon request.</li><li>Provides training and guidance regarding best practices related to health and safety topics.</li><li>Keeps current on rules/regulations regarding delegated nursing, health/safety issues within the workplace, health issues pertaining to individuals with disabilities, and best practice to provide high quality services. </li><li>Complete nursing task assessments as requested by the SSA Department. </li><li>Assists in the preparation of the agency budget.</li><li>Works collaboratively with all departments at MCBDD. </li><li>Prepares reports and data as required.</li><li>Establishes a positive atmosphere and promotes quality customer service and experience.</li><li>May be exposed contagious diseases</li><li>Demonstrates regular and consistent attendance. </li><li>Attends and participates in healthcare conferences, trainings, and meetings relevant to the field of developmental disabilities and DD nursing. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required by the Director Community Development</li></ul>Qualifications:&nbsp;Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in nursing.&nbsp; Three to five years nursing experience, preferably with individuals with developmental disabilities.&nbsp; Must have experience training others.&nbsp; Must possess current State of Ohio license as a Registered Nurse.&nbsp; Must be eligible to obtain any necessary Ohio DODD required certifications. Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification. Current certification as an instructor of First Aid/CPR preferred.Applicant must meet the additional requirements below…<ul><li>Must meet agency computer competency level requirements.&nbsp; To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software, Internet software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word software.</li><li>Must meet agency driving requirements.&nbsp; May be required to drive agency vehicles.&nbsp; Must hold&nbsp;valid State of Ohio driver's license.</li><li>Must successfully complete a BCI background check.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </li><li>Must meet all other agency employment requirements.&nbsp; Must meet all requirements as outlined on the corresponding job description.</li></ul>Salary:&nbsp;At least $55,267 annually; to commensurate with combined education and experienceHours: Exempt position/40 Hours per weekAvailable:&nbsp;August 1st 2025Date Posted:&nbsp;May 19th 2025How to Apply:&nbsp; Pleasesubmit employment application and resume to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jobapps@mcbdd.org" target="_blank">jobapps@mcbdd.org</a>&nbsp;Questions:&nbsp; Please contact Katie Cantrell (Human Resources Clerk) at 330-725-7751 ext. 288 The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosting Removal Date June 20th 2025

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