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.

Success Profile

Successful candidates possess strong management skills, prior direct patient care experience, and a combination of technical skills and genuine passion for developing deep relationships with patients and improving their quality of life. They should have prior customer service, healthcare, and direct patient care experience, and be open to on-the-job training.

Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave
• Equal opportunity employer
• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $29.00 to $50.00

Connect

This position will be based in Hibbing but may also float to Grand Rapids and Eveleth. Hibbing clinic hours are Monday-Saturday 4:45am-4:30pm. Training is full-time and averages around 40 hours/week. Position is for 30 hours per week but there is an opportunity to pick up more shifts. No previous dialysis experience is required; on-the-job training is provided!

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.

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).

Qualifications

• Strong management skills.
• Prior direct patient care experience.
• A combination of technical skills and genuine passion for developing deep relationships with patients and improving their quality of life.
• Prior customer service, healthcare, and direct patient care experience.
• Open to on-the-job training.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $29.00 to $50.00.

Company Culture

Fresenius Medical Care values the following traits in its team members:

• Leadership.
• Communicator.
• Compassionate.
• Problem-solver.
• Motivational.
• Good Listener.
• Compassionate Patient Care.
• Empathetic.
• Team Player.
• Detail Oriented.
• Efficient.
• Responsible.
• Leadership.
• Compassionate.
• Flexible.
• Independent.
• Quick-thinking.
• Patient.
• Responsible.