New Graduate Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care•Acworth, GA

13d

About The Position

This position is for graduates of an accredited school of Nursing working in a state that does not allow graduates to perform nursing duties until licensed. The specific job title used will be determined based on the state where the employee is employed. The role functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse while the employee works toward obtaining a nursing license. Employees must obtain their nursing license within 90 days of their hire date.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months.
Obtain a nursing license within 90 days of employment.
Ability to work in a challenging environment, handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible to changing needs.
Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation; frequent prolonged standing and bending; occasional pushing or pulling of equipment with up to 15 pounds of force; frequent lifting and lowering of solutions up to 30 pounds; and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds as high as 5 feet.
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

Perform vascular access evaluation before treatment.
Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
Perform vascular access cannulation and report difficulties or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
Obtain vital signs before reinfusion; perform functions necessary 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 information related to patient treatment 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.
Complete tasks necessary to prepare for dialysis treatment and document as appropriate.
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics, ensuring all areas are safe and clean.
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.
Immediately clean blood spills 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 lab requisitions for prescribed or stat lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
Collect, label, prepare, and store lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
Ensure lab specimens are collected by the appropriate lab courier.
Obtain and maintain required credentials or certifications in active and valid status, renew them before expiration, and immediately notify the supervisor if credential or certified status changes.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.