New Graduate Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This position is for graduates of an accredited school of Nursing working in a state that does not allow graduates to perform nursing duties until licensed. The specific job title used will be determined based on the state where the employee is employed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care:
  • Performs vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
    • Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.
    • Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
    • Initiates dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
    • Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
    • Maintains patient’s response to dialysis therapy.
    • Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
    • Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performs all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment and documents appropriately.
    • Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure.
    • Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings.
    • Evaluates the patient prior to discharge.
    • Documents information related to patient treatment including documentation in the patient health record.
    • Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor.
    • Performs and documents interventions for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
    • Obtains all prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for collection.
  • Maintenance / Technical:
    • Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
    • Performs all required pretreatment dialysis machine set up and testing.
    • Ensures that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
  • Clerical & Administrative:
    • Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner.
    • Reviews health care record for completeness and ensures omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate.
    • Prepares lab requisitions for prescribed or stat lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
    • Collections, labels, appropriately prepares and stores lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
    • Sets up and tests dialysis machines.
  • Other:
    • As a condition of continued employment, you are required to obtain and maintain any required credentials or certifications necessary for your position in an active and valid status (including renewal of such credentials or certifications prior to any expiration date).
    • Capable of working in a challenging environment which requires the ability to handle demanding situations, multitasking, and remaining flexible to changing needs.
    • Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

  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.
  • Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.

  EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS

  • Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months

  EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Required to obtain nursing license within 90 days of employment
  • Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.