Registered Nurse (RN)

POSITIONFEATURES :

Paidtraining provided!

About this role : Asa Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius MedicalCare, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative teamresponsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysistreatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronickidney disease.

Our clinic RNs build strong bonds and lastingrelationships with people who entrust us with their care, theirfamilies, and fellow care team members.

How you grow oradvance : As a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical AdvancementProgram (CAP) to grow and advance in your career.

By participatingin CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive greatercareer satisfaction, have an opportunity to share your expertisewith others, and be recognized for your experience, knowledge, andclinical expertise.

All new hires will begin at the appropriate CAPlevel based on prior experience andeducation.

Our culture : We believe our employeesare our most important asset - we value, care about, and supportour people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuitionreimbursement to support your education goals, grantingscholarships to family members, delivering relief when naturaldisasters strike, or providing financial support when personalhardship hits, we take care of our people.

Ourfocus on diversity : We have built a nurturing environment thatwelcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background,and cultural tradition.

We have a diverse range of employeeresource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similarinterests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiencesto come together for professional and personal development,discussion, activities, and peer support.

Our diverse workforce andculture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, whichis a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

AtFresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in thelives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like thecareer and company you have been looking for, and you want to be avital part of the future of healthcare, applytoday.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES :

All duties andresponsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance withFresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursingpractice, state, and federalregulations.

• As a member of thenephrology health care team, you will participate indecision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and qualityimprovement activities that enhance patient care outcomes andfacility operations.
• Coordinates patient careincluding assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for anassigned group of hemodialysis patients.

This includes delegationof appropriate tasks to direct patient carestaff.

• Performs ongoing analysis of patientdata with each patient visit and documents in the patient medicalrecord.
• Adjusts or modify the treatment plan asindicated and notify supervisor asneeded.
• Provides initial and ongoing educationto patient and family.
• Administers medicationsas prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), anddocument appropriate medical justification andeffectiveness.
• Initiates or assist withemergency response measures.
• Ensures correctlaboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures areperformed.
• Collaborates with theInterdisciplinary Team on the patient careplan.
• Ensures patient awareness related totransplant and treatment modalityoptions.
• Completes CAP requirements to eithermaintain or advance within the program.
• Makesreferrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian asappropriate.
• Ensures patient awareness relatedto transplant and treatment modalityoptions.

EDUCATION ANDLICENSURE :

• Graduate of an accredited Schoolof Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLSCertification.
• Must meet the practice requirements inthe state in which he or she isemployed.

EXPERIENCE ANDSKILLS :

• Qualities and traits : compassion,caring, support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but notrequired).
• Chronic / acute hemodialysis experience(preferred but not required).
• Successfully pass theIshihara Color Blind Test.

PHYSICALDEMANDS AND WORKING 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, movingof patients and assisting with ambulation.

Equipment aids and / orcoworkers may provide assistance.

• This positionrequires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employeemust be able to bend over.
• The employee mayoccasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines andequipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and watersolutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
• Thework environment is characteristic of a health care facility withair temperature control and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagiousdiseases / materials.
• Day to day work includes deskwork, computer work, interaction with patients, facility / hospitalstaff and physicians.
• The position may require travelto training sites or other facilities.
• May be asked toprovide essential functions of this position in other locationswith the same physical demands and working conditions as describedabove.

EO / AAEmployer : Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability / SexualOrientation / Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North Americamaintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicablefederal and state laws.