New Graduate Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Meridian, MS

3d•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 specific job title used depends on the state where the employee is employed. As part of the hemodialysis health care team, the employee provides safe and effective dialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse while working toward obtaining a nursing license. A nursing license must be obtained within 90 days of the hire date. The role includes patient care before, during, and after dialysis; monitoring patient responses and reporting changes or unusual findings; preparing and maintaining dialysis equipment and the treatment area; and completing clinical and laboratory documentation. The employee must maintain required credentials, attend work regularly and punctually, and be able to handle demanding situations, multitask, and adapt to changing needs. 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.
Ability to handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible to changing needs.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent, prolonged standing; bending; assisting with patient lifting, movement, and ambulation; and lifting or lowering solutions and equipment as specified.
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.
Perform vascular access cannulation and report 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 order or directed; monitor patients’ responses to dialysis therapy.
Obtain vital signs before reinfusion; perform functions needed 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 and document treatment information in the patient health record.
Report significant information or changes in patient condition to the nurse supervisor; perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and patients’ responses.
Obtain prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
Prepare for dialysis treatment and document tasks as appropriate; maintain a safe, clean environment.
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; promptly clean blood spills using 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 lab requisitions; collect, label, prepare, and store lab samples according to laboratory specifications; ensure specimens are collected by the appropriate lab courier.
Obtain and maintain required credentials or certifications in active, valid status, renew them before expiration, and promptly notify the supervisor if credential or certification status changes.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.