Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Ooltewah
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
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 Clinical
Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By
participating in CAP, 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 CAP 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.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Chattanooga , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Ooltewah, Tennessee
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