Population Health RN - Bullhead City Area
Company: Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AK
Location: Bullhead City
Posted on: May 26, 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 Registered Nurse - AKDHC Bullhead
Access Surgery Center The Population Health RN collaborates with
all members of the healthcare 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, Bullhead City , Population Health RN - Bullhead City Area, Healthcare , Bullhead City, Arizona
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