Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

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 reschedule 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 perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Success Profile

Successful members of our team exhibit leadership, communication, compassion, problem-solving, motivation, and good listening skills. They are compassionate patient care providers, empathetic, team players, detail-oriented, efficient, and responsible. Leadership qualities include being a communicator, compassionate, detail-oriented, relationship expertise, facilitator, and leader. Other successful traits include being compassionate, flexible, independent, quick-thinking, patient, and responsible.

Rewards

Fresenius Medical Care offers paid one-on-one training and education, empowering and engaging patients in peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state-of-the-art training programs and equipment. The position primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present. It functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours.

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. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.