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Registered Nurse - RN - Peritoneal Dialysis PRN

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $31.62–$50.79 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a PRN role with one 10-hour shift a week. How do you stay current with the home therapy patients and their plans?

What they are checking: Whether they can maintain continuity and safety with limited time each week.

The role directs and guides staff for home therapy patients. Tell me about a time you led or guided other staff.

What they are checking: Whether they can give direction and support to staff, as the posting describes.

Tell me about a time you helped a patient make a big lifestyle change related to chronic illness.

What they are checking: Whether they can support long-term behavior change, which PD success depends on.

What would you do

A home PD patient calls saying their drained fluid looks cloudy and their belly hurts. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible peritonitis and get the patient in quickly for a sample and antibiotics.

A patient admits they've been skipping exchanges because they're tired of being tied to dialysis. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they listen without judgment, explore barriers and work with the team on a sustainable plan.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd train a new patient and caregiver to do PD at home.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach aseptic technique, exchanges and problem-solving in steps that build confidence.

How do you assess a PD catheter exit site and what would concern you?

What they are checking: Whether they know signs of exit-site infection and the right care and reporting steps.

A patient's fluid isn't draining well during an exchange. What do you check?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot constipation, kinks, position and fibrin before assuming the catheter has failed.

What lab values do you watch closely in PD patients, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand potassium, albumin, phosphorus and adequacy measures for home dialysis.

How do you know if a patient's fluid status is getting out of balance at home?

What they are checking: Whether they teach and review weights, blood pressure and swelling to catch overload or dehydration.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Outpatient Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse - PRN This is a PRN position and would require one (10 hr shift) weekly Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago! We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) Ambulatory. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg ! We offer our RNs: • Benefits from Day One • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) • Referral Rewards What you will do: • Directs and manages all aspects of patient care for Home Therapies patients in assigned programs from admission through discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance, and support to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). • Oversees patient and caregiver readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and assesses environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy, including training patients and caregivers on the safe and effective operation and preventative maintenance of equipment. • Manages patient experience efforts by supporting Unit's patient satisfaction initiatives, embodying the company values and patient experience drivers while encouraging others to do the same. • Ensures competency in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone, maintaining appropriate staff licensures and CPR certifications. • Responsible for management of program supplies, equipment tracking, ensures that orders are replenished in a consistent and timely manner. • Directs activities related to the Continuous Quality Assurance Improvement, patient retention and Clinical Protocols Adoption, patient access management and patient training success. • Directs data entry related activities such as patient admission, regulatory reporting, billing, physician orders, lab results, vital signs, patient status and any other treatment related data into systems. • Ensures regulatory, compliance, and audit activities are accomplished on time. • Orients and supports all new home therapies staff and provides ongoing education, ensuring compliance with all risk management initiatives, including in-center staff. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Environment • Primarily clinic-based, with initial home visits alongside another staff member. • May involve prolonged standing, bending, and lifting equipment/solutions. • Exposure to infectious diseases is possible. What you will need: • A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN • BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire • Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois • Minimum of 2 years of previous Nephrology nursing experience in a clinical setting strongly preferred. Compensation: Salary Range: $31.62 - $50.79/hr per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser: www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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