Outpatient Registered Nursed - RN

Outpatient Registered Nursed - RN

Job Overview

Outpatient Registered Nurses at Fresenius Medical Care build trusted relationships with patients who rely on regular treatments and unique care plans to manage kidney disease. You'll work at one of our dialysis centers, be chairside with our patients, and collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, consistent treatments. Over time, you'll see the impact of your care as you enable patients to live fuller, healthier lives.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

• Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.

• Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.

• Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.

• Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.

• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.

• Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.

• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.

• Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.

• Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.

• The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.

• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

• Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.

• The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.

• May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.

SUPERVISION:

Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:

• Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.

• Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.

• Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Current appropriate state licensure.

• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.

• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Hourly Rate: 29.00 - 50.00

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

• Dialysis

Experience

• Not Required, Paid Training Provided

• Growth and Advancement Opportunities

• No On-Call, No Over Nights, No Sunday's

• Dialysis

Experience

• Not Required, Paid Training Provided

• Growth and Advancement Opportunities

• No On-Call, No Over Nights, No Sunday's

• Care in every moment.

• Connection in every step.

• Our Offerings

• We are committed to your total well-being.

• We want to help you thrive and are committed to an equitable workplace that fuels individual success and our company's growth. With tailored healthcare, wellness programs, training, and consistent support, our programs ensure you have the resources to be your best self at work and at home.

• Health

• Wealth

• Well-being

• Development

• Health

• Medical plan options

• Dental insurance

• Vision plan

• Short- and long-term disability

• Wealth

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Student debt and loan support

• Flexible spending accounts

• Commuter benefits

• Employee discounts

• Well-being

• Hybrid working model

• Paid time off and leave programs

• Fertility, family building, and postpartum support

• Caregiving support

• Development

• Go4RN program helps employees get to RN status with covered tuition and eligible expenses

• Tuition assistance for employees and their families

• Digital access to high-quality educational content, through The University, for all employees worldwide

• For more information and eligibility requirements, please contact your recruiter or HR representative.

• Important notices

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