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<h4>How you will change lives</h4>As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS California<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program. </li></ul>Maryland<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR</li><li>Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.</li></ul>New Mexico<ul><li>Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR</li><li>New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. </li><li>After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.</li><li>The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.</li><li>Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients</li></ul>OHIO<ul><li>Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR</li><li>Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.</li><li>Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.</li></ul>OREGON<ul><li>Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR</li><li>Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.</li></ul>&nbsp;

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

The Division of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine is seeking a full or part-time Clinical Assistant Professor. Successful candidate will participate in the patient care and teaching missions of UI Healthcare. Clinical research and scholarship activities are encouraged but not essential. Compensation includes University-approved base salary and generous productivity-based bonus.Candidates must have an MD degree or equivalent and have completed a Nephrology Fellowship and advanced Kidney Transplantation Fellowship from accredited training programs.&nbsp; General nephrology training and board certification or eligibility in relevant fields are required.&nbsp; Also required are eligibility for licensing in Iowa and authorization to work in the United States.Additional training in nephrology subspecialties such as transplantation, critical care nephrology, interventional nephrology or glomerulonephritis while not essential is desirable.The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, a vibrant community located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa. One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. Learn more about Iowa City and the Department of Internal Medicine by watching the video:&nbsp;<a href="https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa" target="_blank">https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa</a>Interested applicants should search the Jobs@UIOWA Site:<a href="http://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty" target="_blank">http://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty</a> and search for requisition #75294The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Nephrologist: General Nephrology

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Dialysis Registered Nurse - Part Time

SUMMARYThe Acute RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours. Acute programs may report directly to an Acute Manager, Administrator or the first line of regional operational management which may be an Area Director, Regional Director, or Vice President of Operations, depending on the region/demographics.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.GROWTH· Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.· Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.· Responsible for updating all logs and insuring that dialysis run sheets and logs are sent to billing.· May participate in inventory management, including end-of-month inventory reporting and adherence to company purchasing protocols.· Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the acute program and hospital.OUTCOMES· Administer medications as ordered by the physician.· Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.· Assist with the implementation of medication protocols as requested.· Initiate and provide patient education and follow up as needed.· Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.OPERATIONALREADINESSOPERATIONALREADINESS (cont.)· Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.· Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, hospital contract and protocols, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.· May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis according to state regulations.· Responds to all emergencies.· Signs off before each treatment on water quality verification.· Supervise preparation of all equipment and supplies, likewise the clean-up following each patient shift.· Ensures personal protective equipment is used as necessary.· Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments.· Complete pre and post Handoff Communication with hospital staff.· Initiate and terminate patient treatments to include connecting and disconnecting catheters and cleaning catheter sites per protocol, if allowed by state regulations.· Set up dialysis machines; clean, disinfect and provide quality control of dialysis machines as required by policy and procedures. Report machine problems to biomedical technician and/or Acute Manager as appropriate.· Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.· Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.· Demonstrates effective staffing, as appropriate with staffing ratios per state regulations and effective patient care, under the direction of the Acute Manager.· Ensure provision of dialysis related services such as Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Plasmapheresis (TPE) if contracted to do so.· Participate in all JCAHO, CMS, DPH and OSHA surveys as required.· Ensure nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician instructions.· Ensure appropriate and required information is documented in patient records.· Inform Acute Manager or Administrator of all incidents, conditions, and concerns related to patient care, staff and patient safety, and in accordance with company policy.· Prepare and maintain dialysis machines and systems per policy: maintain dialysis records, prepare dialysis water treatment system for use according to established procedure and understand technical operations to resolve minor problems independently.· Notify Bio-Medical Technician regarding machine or water treatment malfunctions and provide appropriate documentation.· Completes Charge Nurse Checklist and applicable logs.PARTNERSHIPS· Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.· Maintain collaborative working relationship with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other hospital healthcare professionals.· Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.· Maintain continuous communication with the Bio-Med personnel to assure that needed equipment and supplies are available at all times and necessary equipment maintenance is completed.· Observe and receive reports from staff members of the physical and emotional status of each patient.· Assure proper coordination of care between hospitals and outpatient dialysis facilities as applicable.· Maintain communication and continuity of planned care when a patient is transferred to other company facilities.· Address patient concerns timely and professionally; escalate as appropriate.· Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION· Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or in assigning a preceptor.· Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.· Assists Acute Manager in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff.· Assign/delegate tasks to competent licensed and unlicensed staff per applicable state practice act.· Oversees, recommends and actively participates in ongoing, continuing education of staff.· Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.· Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

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