Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Chesapeake, VA

13d•$31 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). The RN is accountable for providing and coordinating clinically competent care—including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—for an assigned group of patients. The position may include delegating appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, including RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. Duties are performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, nursing practice standards, contractual service agreements, and applicable state and federal regulations. The RN works under the direction of a Supervisor and with guidance from an Educator, Preceptor, or another Registered Nurse. The position provides direct patient care in a healthcare facility and requires travel between assigned facilities and to training or meeting sites. On-call rotation and work at night, on weekends, and on holidays may be required based on program needs. The role requires an accredited nursing education, current state licensure, and current or successfully completed CPR BLS certification. The position is designated entry level for RNs with less than two years of nephrology nursing experience. The stated minimum experience is nine months as a Registered Nurse; 12 months is preferred. Six months of acute dialysis experience and hemodialysis and/or ICU experience are preferred. Hourly pay is $31.00–$52.00, depending on work location and candidate qualifications. The position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Meet practice requirements in all states in which employed.
Minimum of 9 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Entry-level designation for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience as an RN.
Must complete FKC education and modality-specific training requirements for new employees before designated oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LVN/LPNs, or RNs as Nurse in Charge.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including direct patient care and the physical demands described in the posting.
Able to participate in the required on-call rotation and work nights, weekends, or holidays based on program needs.

Nice To Haves

12 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
6 months of acute dialysis experience.
Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate clinically competent patient care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after treatment; document findings, adjust treatment plans as indicated, and notify the Supervisor, physician, primary nurse, and other appropriate personnel.
Assess and document patients’ and families’ basic learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
Recognize changes or implications in patient status and report or collaborate with appropriate members of the health team.
Direct and provide safe, effective care for assigned patients according to prescribed modality-specific treatment procedures.
Assess assigned patients’ daily care needs and collaborate with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.
Coordinate communication with FKC and non-FKC dialysis providers and contracted facility personnel to support continuity of care.
Implement, administer, monitor, and document patient responses to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, notifying the physician and appropriate blood supplier of adverse reactions.
Administer prescribed medications and document medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiate and assist with emergency response measures.
Serve as a resource for the health care team and participate in staff training and new-staff orientation as assigned.
Provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital or facility staff when requested and stipulated contractually.
Assist in an outpatient facility as needed.
Complete CAP requirements to advance.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Travel to training or meeting sites and between assigned facilities.
Participate in on-call rotation and work nights, weekends, or holidays as required by program needs.