Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Eaton
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES: *Comprehensive training provided About this
role: As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius
Medical Care, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team
responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis
treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic
kidney disease. Our clinic RNs build strong bonds and lasting
relationships with people who entrust us with their care, their
families, and fellow care team members. How you grow or advance: As
a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Nephrology Nurse Advancement
Program (NNAP) to grow and advance in your career. By participating
in NNAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive
greater career satisfaction, have an opportunity to share your
expertise with others, and be recognized for your experience,
knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the
appropriate NNAP level based on prior experience and education. Our
culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we
value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you
may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your
education goals, granting scholarships to family members,
delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing
financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our
people. Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing
environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual
orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse
range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees
with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or
experiences to come together for professional and personal
development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse
workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion
for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At
Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the
lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the
career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a
vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. PRINCIPAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. --- As a member of the nephrology health care
team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership
functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient
care outcomes and facility operations. --- Coordinates patient care
including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an
assigned group of hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation
of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff. --- Performs
ongoing analysis of patient data with each patient visit and
documents in the patient medical record. --- Adjusts or modify the
treatment plan as indicated and notify supervisor as needed. ---
Provides initial and ongoing education to patient and family. ---
Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with
approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical
justification and effectiveness. --- Initiates or assist with
emergency response measures. --- Ensures correct laboratory
collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed. ---
Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care
plan. --- Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and
treatment modality options. --- Completes CAP requirements to
either maintain or advance within the program. --- Makes referrals
to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate. ---
Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment
modality options. 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 SKILLS: ---
Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues,
collaborative, reliable. --- Experience as a Registered Nurse
(preferred but not required). --- Chronic/acute hemodialysis
experience (preferred but not required). --- Successfully pass the
Ishihara Color Blind Test. 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. --- The position provides
direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving
of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or
coworkers may provide assistance. --- This position requires
frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be
able to bend over. --- The employee may occasionally be required to
move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs.,
and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high
as 5 feet. --- The work environment is characteristic of a health
care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise
levels. --- May be exposed to infectious and contagious
diseases/materials. --- Day to day work includes desk work,
computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff
and physicians. --- The position may require travel to training
sites or other facilities. --- May be asked to provide essential
functions of this position in other locations with the same
physical demands and working conditions as described above. EO/AA
Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America
maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws. "The rate of pay for this position will
depend on the successful candidate's work location and
qualifications, including relevant education, work experience,
skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $36.00 - $48.00"
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