Ariel Rivera Rivera

Directs PCT’s provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals.

Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.

Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD.

Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance.

Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid.

Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.

Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab.

Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures.

Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications.

Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans.

Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical.