New Graduate Nurse- RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This position is for graduates of an accredited nursing program working in a state where graduates may not 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 may vary according to the state of employment. Employees must obtain their nursing license within 90 days of hire and maintain any required credentials or certifications in active, valid status.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months.
Obtain a nursing license within 90 days of employment.
Obtain and maintain any required credentials or certifications in active and valid status.
Ability to handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible as needs change.
Ability to meet the physical demands of direct patient care, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, lifting and moving patients, and assisting with ambulation.
Ability to lift and lower solutions frequently up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds, as high as 5 feet; may occasionally push or pull equipment with up to 15 pounds of force.
Must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluate vascular access before treatment.
Perform and document pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weights, and vital signs, including initial identification.
Cannulate vascular access and report cannulation difficulties or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow and dialysate flow.
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed by physician orders or as directed.
Monitor patients’ responses to dialysis therapy.
Obtain vital signs before reinfusion, perform functions required to discontinue treatment, and document appropriately.
Evaluate patients before termination of venous access, including standing and sitting blood pressure.
Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Evaluate patients before discharge.
Document treatment information in the patient health record.
Report significant information or changes in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor.
Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and document patients’ responses.
Obtain prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
Prepare for dialysis treatments and document tasks where appropriate.
Maintain a safe, clean environment and ensure environmental integrity and aesthetics.
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surfaces, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to facility policy.
Perform required pretreatment dialysis machine setup and testing.
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 care records for completeness and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate.
Prepare laboratory requisitions for prescribed or stat specimens according to laboratory destination.
Collect, label, prepare, and store laboratory samples according to laboratory specifications.
Ensure laboratory specimens are collected by the appropriate courier.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Notify the supervisor immediately if required credentials or certification status changes, and obtain and maintain required credentials or certifications, including renewal before expiration.