Overview:

As a leading provider of outcomes-driven care for individuals and communities living with chronic conditions, Somatus is helping patients across the country enjoy More Healthy Days at Home™.

Care at Somatus goes beyond treatment. Through a whole‑person approach, we deliver outcomes‑driven integrated care and show up #SomatusStrong for our patients and teammates. We partner closely with health plans, health systems, and provider groups to support patients with, or at risk of developing, cardio, kidney, metabolic, or other chronic conditions.

We hire the brightest and boldest — talent driven by purpose and impact. Since our founding in 2016, our growth trajectory isn’t just a milestone — it’s a signal. Our leadership values culture and leads with intention as we remain dedicated to driving clinical excellence.

Does this sound like you? Keep reading.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers care to assigned patients as prescribed, including all aspects of the hemodialysis procedure in accordance with state requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to work with any patient or staff and does not discriminate on any basis, including, but not limited to, race, gender, disease process, lifestyle and religious or cultural beliefs.
• Initiates, monitors and discontinues dialysis treatments according to established procedures. Assesses patients pre/post treatment and reports problems to the Facility Administrator (FA) and/or Charge Nurse.
• Establishes priorities of care, both emergent and non-emergent.
• Develops and assimilates theoretical and technical knowledge with observations, assessments, and communication skills to detect dialysis and non-dialysis related problems.
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for patient and family education and training.
• Maintains a safe environment for self, patients and staff by utilizing proper body mechanics, and following universal infection control precautions and cleaning procedures under OSHA regulations.
• Dialyzes isolation patients utilizing isolation precautions and prescribed procedures.
  Assesses patients utilizing isolation precautions and prescribed procedures.
• Performs hemodialysis access care according to established procedures.
• Administers and documents medications as authorized and documented in patient’s health record by the physician and further authorized or limited by the State Board of Nursing Practice.
• Reports any significant information or change in patient’s condition to the Facility Administrator (FA) or Charge Nurse.
• Documents clearly, completely, and accurately all pertinent information during downtime of the electronic record.
• Participates in the formulation, update, and revision of nursing care plans, including long and short-term goals, according to established guidelines.
• Performs or assists in the performance of all emergency operational procedures, including the evacuation of patients in the event of a fire and/or ordered mock drills.
• Obtains blood samples and other specimens as ordered and as outlined in the Somatus policy and procedure manual.
• Assists with and performs all procedures of safe operation, disinfections and inventory control according to corporate and departmental policy, manufacturer recommendations and regulatory agency guidelines.

• Assumes administrative duties under the direction of the Facility Administrator (FA), Charge Nurse, or Director of Outpatients.
• Assists in orientation and training of new and existing staff.

• Assumes responsibility and utilizes opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Current non-restricted RN license

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize computer skills to generate effective reports.
• Ability to foster an environment of cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize needs.
• Ability to work independently in unstructured environment.
• Ability to relate to people in a manner which instills confidence and establishes rapport.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the unit and corporate level.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to remain calm, interpret data and conditions as presented, and to provide solutions under stress.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Moderately active work involves lifting and carrying; walking and standing for considerable lengths of time.
• Talking and listening to communicate ideas or requirements to individual staff members.
• Visual acuity to prepare and read written material accurately.
• Audio acuity to listen attentively and accurately.
• Ability to push, pull, mobilize (with assistance of wheels, carts, and other equipment) approximately 50 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to complete general responsibilities.
• Full use of all extremities with hand dexterity.

Other Duties : Our priority is the health and safety of our members, colleagues, partners, and community. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with our policy and applicable law. At Somatus, we celebrate what makes us unique — our people. We believe that a culture intentionally built to foster and support our unique passions, experiences, and perspectives helps fuel us in the pursuit of our mission. Somatus, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. IND2