New Graduate RN
Overview
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. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse while working towards obtaining their nursing license.
Job Description
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 environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensures all areas are safe and clean.
- 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 disinfectants according to facility policy.
- Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
- 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 to required laboratory specifications.
- Ensures collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
- Performs interventions for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
- Obtains all prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for collection.
- 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.
Success Profile
A successful member of our team should possess the following traits:
- Leadership
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Problem-solver
- Motivational
- Good Listener
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Empathetic
- Team Player
- Detail Oriented
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Detail Oriented
- Relationship Expertise
- Facilitator
- Leadership
- Compassionate
- Flexible
- Independent
- Quick-thinking
- Patient
- Responsible
Rewards
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: $44.29 - $54.28
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.
Connect
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.