Travel Nurse - RN - MS - Medical Surgical

Professional Registered Nurse – Outpatient RN CAP 1 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. Responsibilities may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, such as RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health‑care team, this role participates in decision‑making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality‑improvement activities that enhance patient‑care outcomes and facility operations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre‑during‑post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients, document in the patient medical record, make adjustments or modifications to the treatment plan as indicated, and notify Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Physician as needed. Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and families. 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. Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. Initiate or assist with emergency response measures. Serve as a resource for the health‑care team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed and reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory collections. Identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. Ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. Complete CAP requirements to advance. Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Position provides direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. Requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the ability to bend over. 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. 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. Position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. May be asked to perform essential functions of this role in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions. Supervision Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting all of the following: Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. Minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. Minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as an RN. Education and Licensure Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which the employee is employed. Experience and Required Skills Entry‑level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience. Prior chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). Compensation and Benefits Hourly Rate: $39 – $56. 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. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and parental leave. Additional Information Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr