Kaiser Permanente
Nurse, Peritoneal Dialysis
Kaiser Permanente, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, us, 20792
Description:
Job Summary:
To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area.Essential Responsibilities:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates a plan of care for the peritoneal dialysis patient, including but not limited to the following functions: Administers all oral and injecting medications in the department. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Initiates and monitors Peritoneal Dialysis Exchanges including CAPD and APD. Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Documents emergency situations within the department to the clinical operations manager. Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, peritoneal dialysis at home, and other areas as designated.Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to the clinical operations managers attention if unresolved within the team.Performs other related duties as directed.Basic Qualifications:Experience
Minimum six (6) months experience providing peritoneal dialysis self-care training required.Minimum one (1) year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.Minimum one (1) year experience in nursing care of the patient on home maintenance peritoneal dialysis or in nursing care of the end stage renal patient required.Education
High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.License, Certification, RegistrationThis job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hireORCompact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hireRegistered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hireBasic Life Support from American Heart AssociationAdditional Requirements:
Must complete all Fundamental and assigned Specialty related competencies by the end of the probationary period and annually thereafter.Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.Experience in IV Therapy is required.Must have reliable transportation and able to complete a home assessment of patients environment.Preferred Qualifications:
B.S.N. is preferred
Primary Location:
Maryland,Largo,Largo Medical CenterScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
DayWorkdays:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriWorking Hours Start:
08:00 AMWorking Hours End:
04:30 PMJob Schedule:
Full-timeJob Type:
StandardWorker Location:
OnsiteEmployee Status:
RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation:
M38|UFCW|Local 400Job Level:
Individual ContributorDepartment:
Largo Medical Center - Dialysis - 1808Pay Range:
$44.54 - $49.9 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.Travel:
Yes, 15 % of the TimeOn-site:
Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Job Summary:
To coordinate and monitor care of patients in the assigned clinical area.Essential Responsibilities:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates a plan of care for the peritoneal dialysis patient, including but not limited to the following functions: Administers all oral and injecting medications in the department. Ensures narcotics and drug supplies are available in the assigned clinical area and assures the proper security of all narcotics and controlled substances according to KP standards and applicable regulatory laws. Initiates and monitors IV therapy to therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Initiates and monitors Peritoneal Dialysis Exchanges including CAPD and APD. Provides ongoing assurance of functional emergency equipment and adequate emergency drug supplies. Documents emergency situations within the department to the clinical operations manager. Sets-up, performs, and/or assists with procedures as appropriate.Ensures safety measures are instituted for all compromised patients receiving care.Coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient teaching plans for areas of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, anticoagulant therapy, therapeutic diet instruction, weight control, peritoneal dialysis at home, and other areas as designated.Triages walk-in patients as needed or assigned.Supervises patient flow and directs other clinical support staff in the delivery of patient care within the Health Care Team (HCT).Acts as patient advocate and resolves problem within HCT. Brings unresolved issues to the clinical operations managers attention if unresolved within the team.Performs other related duties as directed.Basic Qualifications:Experience
Minimum six (6) months experience providing peritoneal dialysis self-care training required.Minimum one (1) year of current experience HMO or ambulatory setting is required.Minimum one (1) year experience in nursing care of the patient on home maintenance peritoneal dialysis or in nursing care of the end stage renal patient required.Education
High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.License, Certification, RegistrationThis job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hireORCompact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hireRegistered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hireBasic Life Support from American Heart AssociationAdditional Requirements:
Must complete all Fundamental and assigned Specialty related competencies by the end of the probationary period and annually thereafter.Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.Experience in IV Therapy is required.Must have reliable transportation and able to complete a home assessment of patients environment.Preferred Qualifications:
B.S.N. is preferred
Primary Location:
Maryland,Largo,Largo Medical CenterScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
DayWorkdays:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriWorking Hours Start:
08:00 AMWorking Hours End:
04:30 PMJob Schedule:
Full-timeJob Type:
StandardWorker Location:
OnsiteEmployee Status:
RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation:
M38|UFCW|Local 400Job Level:
Individual ContributorDepartment:
Largo Medical Center - Dialysis - 1808Pay Range:
$44.54 - $49.9 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.Travel:
Yes, 15 % of the TimeOn-site:
Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest