New Grad Nurse- RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Columbus, OH

About The Position

This position is for graduates of an accredited nursing program working in a state where graduates cannot perform nursing duties until licensed. The employee works as part of the hemodialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse while working toward obtaining a nursing license. The specific job title varies according to the state of employment. A nursing license must be obtained within 90 days of hire. The role includes patient care before, during, and after dialysis treatment; dialysis machine preparation and maintenance; documentation and laboratory specimen handling; and keeping the care environment safe and clean. The employee must maintain required credentials, attend work regularly and punctually, and perform other related duties as assigned. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months.
Obtain a nursing license within 90 days of employment.
Maintain any required credentials or certifications in active and valid status, including timely renewal.
Ability to handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible as needs change.
Ability to meet the physical demands of direct patient care, including lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, bending, and handling solutions and equipment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate vascular access before treatment; perform vascular access cannulation and report difficulties or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
Record pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weight, vital signs, and initial patient identification.
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow and dialysate flow.
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed or directed; monitor patient responses to dialysis therapy.
Obtain vital signs before reinfusion, discontinue treatment, and document relevant functions appropriately.
Evaluate patients before termination of venous access, including standing and sitting blood pressure; obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Evaluate patients before discharge and report significant information or changes in condition to the nurse supervisor.
Document treatment information and interventions, including patient responses to interventions, in the health record.
Obtain prescribed laboratory tests and prepare specimens for collection.
Prepare for dialysis treatment and complete required dialysis machine setup and testing.
Maintain a safe, clean environment; clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to facility policy.
Clean blood spills immediately using appropriate disinfectants according to facility policy.
Prepare, organize, and efficiently use supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
Enter treatment data accurately and promptly into the designated clinical application; review health records for completeness and address omitted or incorrect entries where appropriate.
Prepare laboratory requisitions; collect, label, prepare, and store laboratory samples according to laboratory specifications; ensure specimens are collected by the appropriate courier.
Maintain required credentials and certifications in active, valid status and immediately notify the supervisor if credential or certification status changes.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.