In-home Peritoneal Dialysis Home Hemodialysis Training Nurse

Alpharetta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The In-Home Peritoneal Dialysis Training Nurse (also known as PD Home Therapy RN or Home Training RN) is a specialized Registered Nurse responsible for training patients and their care partners to safely and independently perform peritoneal dialysis (PD) at home. This role emphasizes patient education hands-on training ongoing support and home visits to ensure compliance with treatment protocols prevent complications like peritonitis and promote quality of life for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients.

Key Responsibilities

Patient & Care Partner Training (Primary Focus):
- Deliver comprehensive hands-on PD training (e.g. CAPD or APD) over 912 weeks in clinical settings and in-home.
- Teach aseptic techniques catheter care solution exchanges machine operation troubleshooting and infection prevention.
- Adapt teaching to diverse learning styles including family members or caregivers.
Home Assessments & Follow-Up:
- Conduct initial and annual home visits to evaluate environment suitability supplies and technique.
- Perform monthly clinics telephonic support and on-call troubleshooting for complications (e.g. peritonitis exitsite issues).
Case Management:
- Monitor patient progress: Labs vital signs adequacy testing and adherence.
- Collaborate with MDT (nephrologists dietitians social workers) for individualized care plans.
Quality & Compliance:
- Ensure regulatory compliance (federal/state RN qualifications for home dialysis).
- Document thoroughly in EMR; report incidents.

Qualifications

Active RN license.
RN with experience in PD training.
Minimum of one-year nursing experience with expertise in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
At least six months of general dialysis experience.
CDN (Certified Dialysis Nurse) preferred.
BLS/ACLS required.