Dialysis Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care • Ofallon, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN CAP 2) provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN may delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, including RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the RN participates in decision-making, patient and family teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations.

The RN performs duties in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. Work is performed under the direction of a Supervisor and with guidance from a Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. The role may provide oversight of Patient Care Technicians and licensed nursing staff as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after the specified training and experience requirements are met.

The position provides direct patient care in a healthcare facility and may involve travel to training sites or other facilities, or providing essential functions at other locations. The work environment has controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials. Compensation is listed at $31.00–$52.00 per hour, depending on work location and the successful candidate’s qualifications.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current CPR BLS Certification or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Meet the practice requirements in the state of employment.
• For entry-level RN designation, a minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
• To receive assigned oversight responsibilities as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, successfully complete all FKC education and training requirements for new employees and have at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.
• Ability to perform the role’s physical demands, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation; assistance may be available from equipment or coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment, document findings in the medical record, modify treatment plans as indicated, and notify appropriate clinical personnel or physicians as needed.
• Assess, collaborate on, and document patients’ and families’ basic learning needs, and provide initial and ongoing education.
• Direct and provide, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, the daily safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
• Administer prescribed medications or medications under approved algorithms, and document medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Serve as a resource, leader, coach, mentor, and role model for new and incumbent employees.
• Ensure laboratory specimens are collected, processed, and shipped correctly, and reschedule missed or insufficient collections.
• Identify expected outcomes and document and update nursing assessments and plans of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ensure patients are aware of transplant and treatment modality options.
• Participate in facility- and area-level education and quality improvement projects as directed by the Supervisor.
• May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
• Complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential performance-based bonuses for bonus-eligible positions, depending on company and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level