Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Overview Major holidays off. No prior RN dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid and structured training with an assigned Preceptor and Nurse Educator. 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state‑of‑the‑art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals Home to the country’s largest renal specialty laboratories 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‑, and post‑hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and document in the patient medical record, making adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifying 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 family. 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 healthcare 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 Clinical Advancement Program requirements to advance. Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the ability to bend over. May be required to move or lift equipment up to 200 lbs., and lift chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. at heights up to five feet. Work environment is a health care facility with controlled temperature and moderate noise levels. Exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials may occur. Daily work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff, and physicians. Travel to training sites or other facilities may be required. Work may be performed in other locations with similar 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 an RN. Minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as an RN. 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. Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). Hourly Rate: $29.00 - $50.00 Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 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