Registered Nurse - RN

The Home Therapies Registered Nurse (Home Therapies RN CAP1) is an entry‑level position within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). The role is based at 7155 Shadeland Station, Ste.130, Indianapolis, IN where the nurse will provide one‑on‑one training and education to dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state‑of‑the‑art training programs and equipment. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed. Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients. Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner/family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. Trains Home Dialysis patients and/or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of equipment, patients and assisting with ambulation; equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. Requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. May occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30lbs. as high as 5feet. 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. Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff to ensure coverage. Requires participation in on‑call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by program needs. May require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. May be required to provide essential functions of this position in other locations, e.g., patient’s home. Includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. Supervision Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN. Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and/or hemodialysis. 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 employed. Experience and Required Skills Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse. Minimum of 1‑year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG