Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

PURPOSE AND SCOPE The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. The RN assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and document in the patient medical record, make adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notify 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 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. 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 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. Assist in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. Perform assessment and identify barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner/family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. Train 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. Complete CAP requirements to advance. Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 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. Position 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. Employee may occasionally be required to move 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 as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires participation in on‑call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. Position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. Day‑to‑day work 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 he or she is 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). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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