Population Health RN, Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred - Tucson Area
Company: Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AK
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center ( AKDHC ) is one
of the nation's largest groups of physicians specializing in the
care of patients with Chronic Kidney disease. Since 1976, we have
enjoyed the trust of patients and the respect of the community
throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and across Arizona. We are
a professional medical association consisting of physicians and
other vital support staff. To learn more about us, please visit our
website: .
Population Health RN, Bilingual Spanish and English Preferred -
AKDHC Tucson Area
The Population Health RN, Bilingual Spanish and English Preferred
collaborates with all members of the health care team to coordinate
and facilitate quality care for late-stage CKD and ESRD patients.
The Care Navigator partners with the care team to improve the
preparation of patients requiring Renal Replacement Therapy by
ensuring each patient receives treatment options, modality
education, early vascular access planning, and dialysis preparation
when necessary. This RN also coordinates and monitors the
assessment, treatment planning process, the follow-up for each
patient, and serves as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of
the patient's rights and benefits by performing the following
duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
-- Actively partner with the Nephrologist and nephrology care team
to participate in the assessment, evaluation, and planning of
patient care, revising as necessary for CKD and ESRD population
health management.
-- Engages with patients and their families to provide education
and support relative to the management of their disease and
treatment options.
-- Collaborates with patients, Nephrologist, and nephrology care
team to identify potential barriers to achieving the plan of care
goals, as well as, create solutions to overcome barriers to achieve
goals.
-- Identifies and communicates significant abnormalities in the
patient data to appropriate team members who are responsible for
the coordination of all patient services.
-- Utilizes the appropriate charting format and documents
accurately and timely with an understanding of the legal
implications.
-- Serves as the patient advocate, assessing care and ensuring that
quality care is given.
-- Communicates the patient plan of care with the physician,
patient, and care team members. Remains aware of patient needs and
changes in patient's condition.
-- Evaluates program processes and makes recommendations to
management that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of
the program.
-- Partners with appropriate teams to provide, coordinate and
integrate Treatment Options and Kidney Disease Education programs
to reduce the incidence of acute ESRD onset and improve the
management of co-morbid diseases for patients starting Renal
Replacement Therapy.
-- Intervenes with patients and caregivers to ensure the successful
transition into dialysis, including but not limited to receiving
modality education, permanent access placement, and adjusting to
the demands of dialysis while maintaining the patient-identified
quality of life
-- Assists with various projects as assigned by direct
supervisor.
-- Keeps supervisor informed on any patient issues, and overall
opportunities for improvement.
-- Other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AK, Tucson , Population Health RN, Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred - Tucson Area, Other , Tucson, Arizona
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