Home Therapies - RN - Dialysis

Overview

The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient-related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) healthcare team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

Job Description

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. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of equipment, 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. Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities, or patient homes. The position may be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient's home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. Day-to-day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff, and physicians.

Success Profile

A successful member of our team possesses the following traits:

• Leadership
• Communicator
• Compassionate
• Problem-solver
• Motivational
• Good Listener
• Empathetic
• Team Player
• Detail Oriented
• Efficient
• Responsible

Rewards

As a Fresenius Medical Care employee, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling to balance personal and professional life

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