Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Fresenius Medical Care
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Ooltewah
Posted on: April 24, 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.
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