RN - Home Dialysis Clinic - Patient Educator
Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Department: Home Dialysis Clinic - CPRHEntity: Peoria Service
AreaJob Category: NursingEmployment Type: Full - TimeJob ID:
2023-127586Experience Required: Not IndicatedEducation Required:
Associates DegreeShift: DayLocation: Peoria, ILUsual Schedule: M-F,
8hr shifts, flexOn Call Requirements: N/AWork Location: Proctor
Professional BuildingNursing Specialty: Medical SpecialtiesWeekend
Requirements: N/AHoliday Requirements: N/APosition Summary:Recently
Revised Compensation Plans!Sign on Bonus Offered!Functions as a
clinician, educator and resource for patients within dialysis with
a focus on in-center hemodialysis, and a knowledge of home
therapies including; home hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis, with
a preferred knowledge of acute dialysis as well. As a member of the
interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge
and skills in the provision and management of care to patients
through the application of the nursing
process.Qualifications:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in
Individuals hired after August 1, 2013 must obtain a Bachelor's
degree in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of start
dateCERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSRegistered Professional
Nurse (RN) License in the State of IL upon hire and Basic Life
Support (BLS) within 30 days.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSOne or more
years working as a RN and required nursing skillsADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTSUse of usual and customary equipment used to perform
essential functions of the positionWork may occasionally require
travel to other facilities/hospitalsrequireduired to drive your own
vehicle for business purposesSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGERequired English
Skills Advanced reading skillsAdvanced writing skillsBasic oral
skillsCommunication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to
customer/co-worker.Interaction with a wide variety of
people.Maintain confidential information.Ability to communicate
only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal
information.Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful
demeanor.Computer Skills Basic computer knowledge: Uses word
processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.
Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new
applications.Essential Functions:CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS:
Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing
process, protocols and procedures.* Functions as a clinician,
educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care
and assist physicians with office procedures with the focus being
on outpatient dialysis: in-center hemodialysis, knowledge of home
hemodialysis, home peritoneal dialysis and available for coverage
of acute dialysis services.* Develops and become expert on
in-center hemodialysis, with knowledge of home hemodialysis and
peritoneal therapies.* Assesses patient's status through interview,
observation and physical assessment of actual problems and
outcome.* Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination
of care for patients.* Acts as a consultant both within the
institution and to outside agencies or groups on issues related to
dialysis.* Consults with individuals, families, community agencies
or colleagues from associated disciplines or with nursing.* Uses
appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve
expected patient outcomes.* Systematically evaluates and documents
patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing
basis throughout the shift.* Demonstrates professional
accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking
resources and continuing self-development.* Shares clinical
knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning
needs of others.* Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach
to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).* Possesses
knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for
testing.* Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated
quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and
hospital lab procedures/policies.* Documentation of service
expectations.* Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care
Technicians and clerical staff.* Demonstrates clinical competence
in caring for a wide variety of complex patients through expert
assessment skills, manual and technical skills, and critical
thinking abilities.* Ensures all safety checks and daily checklists
are completed on all machines including the Main Reverse Osmosis
Machine.* Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely
and provides minor trouble shooting when necessary; efficiently
utilizes supplies to prevent waste.WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE
FOCUS: Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient
through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional
resources when necessary* Analyzes clinical situations in a
systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to
meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.* Demonstrates
ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way
possible.* Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in
patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated
interruptions.* Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve
identified problems or needs.* Advocates with physicians on
patient's behalf when necessary.* Chooses an appropriate and
meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives
and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.* As opportunities
present, conducts bedside critical thinking exercises with nursing
team members.PATIENT EDUCATION FOCUS: Assesses and chooses teaching
strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific
needs* Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response,
readiness to learn and level of comprehension* Educates, observes
and documents on patients competency skills * Takes cultural,
age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration
when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital
experience, etc.* Ensures patient safety by following
policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals*
Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving
and handling issues (as applicable)*We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may
provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the
Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. - For more
information: human.resources@carle.com.Effective September 20,
2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health
team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be
permitted.by Jobble
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