ABOUT THE ROLE
The Home Therapy RN will initiate the PRACTICE of a SHC coordinator of patient care, collaborating with other care providers and health team members to provide required care. The Home Therapy RN acts as a patient teacher and advocate, assisting the patient in seeking information, assuring the patient has the opportunity for informed consent for treatment decisions, and promotes the maximum level of patient-desired independence.

The Home Therapy RN identifies professional role development activities including continuing education, quality assessment and improvement, and the review and clinical application of research findings. The RN identifies ethically sound practices and confronts ethical challenges with minimal assistance from a mentor.

Will perform home visits to determine that the home environment is suitable for patient dialyzing at home and whether or not the home will be a safe and appropriate setting in compliance ...