The role functions as a Preceptor within the dialysis health care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse
Job Summary
The role functions as a Preceptor within the dialysis health care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Responsibilities include performing vascular access cannulation, operating hemodialysis machines, and delivering patient-specific education on disease processes and adequacy measures.
The position requires acting as a change agent for infection control practices while assisting in the recruitment, orientation, and ongoing competency evaluation of clinical staff.
Matching Summary
The role functions as a Preceptor within the dialysis health care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Hemodialysis machine setup and operation
Vascular access cannulation skills
Patient vital signs monitoring
Infection control practice enforcement
Staff training and orientation delivery
Nice-to-have
Continuous Quality Improvement participation
Team-based educational program design
Transitional care unit experience
Home dialysis product knowledge
Strong communication with IDT staff
Key Requirements
High School diploma or G.E.D. required
Valid PCT national or state certification
At least five years patient care experience preferred