National Float Pool Registered Nurse -RN

POSITIONFEATURES :

• This is a positionwith the National Float Pool
• Frequent overnighttravel is required

PURPOSEAND SCOPE :

Theprofessional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry leveldesignation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP).

Thisposition is accountable and responsible for the provision andcoordination of clinically competent care including assessmentplanning intervention and evaluation for an assigned group ofpatients.

This may include delegation of appropriate tasks todirect patient care staff including but not limited to RNs LVN / LPNsand Patient Care Technicians.

As a member of the End Stage KidneyDisease (ESKD) health care team this position participates indecision-making teaching leadership functions and qualityimprovement activities that enhance patient care outcomes andfacility operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

All duties and responsibilities are expectedto be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policyprocedures standards of nursing practice state and federalregulations.

• Performs all essential functionsunder the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from theClinical Educator Preceptor or in collaboration with otherRegistered Nurses.
• Performs ongoingsystematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during -post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents inthe patient medical record makes adjustments or modifications totreatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader Charge NurseSupervisor or Physician as needed.
• Assessescollaborates and documents patient / family's basic learning needs toprovide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
• Directs and provides in collaboration withdirect and ancillary patient care staff all aspects of the dailyprovision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy toassigned patients.
• Administers medications asprescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s) anddocuments appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency responsemeasures.
• Serves as a resource for healthcare team participates in staff training and orientation of newstaff as assigned.
• Ensures correct laboratorycollection processing and shipping procedures are performed andreschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
• Identifies expected outcomes documents andupdates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assignedpatients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ensures patient awareness related totransplant and treatment modality options.
• Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned bySupervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANDWORKING CONDITIONS :

The physicaldemands and work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

The position providesdirect patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting moving ofpatients and assisting with ambulation.

Equipment aids and / orcoworkers may provide assistance.

• Thisposition requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and theemployee must be able to bend over.
• Theemployee may occasionally be required to move with assistancemachines and equipment of up to 200 lbs. and may lift chemical andwater solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
• The work environment is characteristic of ahealth care facility with air temperature control and moderatenoise levels.
• May be exposed to infectiousand contagious diseases / materials.
• Day to daywork includes desk work computer work interaction with patientsfacility / hospital staff and physicians.
• Theposition may require travel to training sites or other facilities.
• May be asked to provide essential functionsof this position in other locations with the same physical demandsand working conditions as described above.

SUPERVISION :

Assigned oversight of Patient CareTechnicians / LPNs / LVNs / RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse inCharge after meeting all the following :

• Successful completion of all FKC education and trainingrequirements for new employees.
• Must have aminimum of 9 months experience as a RN.
• Musthave a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic / acute hemodialysisas a RN.

EDUCATION andLICENSURE :

• Graduate of anaccredited School of Nursing.
• Currentappropriate state licensure.
• Current orsuccessful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in thestate in which he or she is employed.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

• Entry level for RNs withless than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last twoyears as a RN.
• Minimum of 9 months experienceas a Registered Nurse (preferred).
• Chronic / acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).

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Fresenius MedicalCare North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordancewith applicable federal and state laws.