Mass General Brigham
Boston, MA, USA
Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Nurse Coordinator and the Administrative Director of the Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis Unit (CAPD), the staff nurse cares for the CKD and ESRD patients. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, initiation of nursing plan of care and follow-up, clerical duties as they pertain to the Peritoneal Dialysis Outpatient Clinic, MGH in-patient clinical areas and the Center for Renal Education.
Principal Duties and Responsibilites:
Provides a professional environment in which to meet, interview and educate patients and their families about peritoneal dialysis, individualizing instructions as needed.
Develops individualized plan of care for each patient
Directs patients to education resources, including written, video and support group services
Assesses patient's emotional response and ability to cope with chronic kidney disease and the need for dialysis
Collaborates with social worker and renal...