New Graduate Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care • Wichita, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for graduates of an accredited nursing program working in a state that does not allow graduates to 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. Employees must obtain their nursing license within 90 days of their hire date. The specific job title used depends on the state where the employee is employed.

The role includes direct patient care and dialysis treatment tasks, dialysis machine setup and maintenance, accurate clinical and laboratory documentation, and maintaining a safe and clean treatment environment. The position may involve travel between assigned facilities and locations in the community, as well as travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, and may involve exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. Regular attendance and punctuality are required. Other related duties may be assigned.

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, including timely renewal.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment requiring handling demanding situations, multitasking, and flexibility as needs change.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent, prolonged standing; bending; assisting with patient lifting, moving, and ambulation; and lifting or lowering solutions up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate vascular access before treatment.
• Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weight, and vital signs with 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 (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitor patients’ 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.
• 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 patient responses.
• Obtain prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
• Prepare for dialysis treatments and document tasks where appropriate.
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics and ensure 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.
• Clean blood spills immediately with appropriate disinfectant 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 lab courier.
• Obtain and maintain required credentials or certifications in active and valid status, renew them before expiration, and immediately notify a supervisor if credential or certified status changes.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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