Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) - Melbourne Area - Central Florida Kidney Centers, Inc

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Home DialysisImmediate Supervisor - Manager of the Home ProgramGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the dialysis home training facility and for the oversight and function of Licensed Practical Nurses and Patient Care Technicians providing the direct and indirect nursing care needs of assigned home patients primarily of an adult ESRD patient population. Serves as a leader, role model, and mentor to direct care personnel providing support, instruction, and direction in the delivery of dialysis therapy. This RN is ESRD Dialysis experienced in and able to perform peritoneal treatment and home dialysis procedures by following facility policy. Utilizes the nursing process to assess individual patient needs, determine, direct and implement a plan of care, evaluate and revise the plan according to changing patient care needs. Initiates and provides ongoing patient and family education and includes patient/family in care planning, using appropriate forms to document care provided. Coordinates the efforts of members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care for each patient. Responsible for maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and delegating tasks appropriately.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or nursing diploma required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.2. Twelve months as a Registered Nurse, three months working in hemodialysis required. Three or more months working in peritoneal dialysis preferredCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS1. Current Florida RN license2. BLS, ACLS, and PALS preferred