Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Overview

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.

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 professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 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. They perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-, during-, and 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. They assess, collaborate, and document patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. They direct and provide, 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. They administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. They initiate or assist with emergency response measures. They serve as a resource for health care team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. They ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. They identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. They ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. They are required to complete CAP requirements to advance. They perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate possesses strong management skills and prior direct patient care experience. They have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare, and direct patient care experience. They may come from a background in ICU, PCU, and/or surgery. They are accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. They may delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. They participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

Rewards

Fresenius Medical Care offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all of its employees. Their benefits provide the flexibility, choice, and support you need to be successful. The company values dedication and passion and believes in recognizing and rewarding these qualities.

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