New Graduate RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Prescott Valley, AZ

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 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 required credentials and 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.
Maintain any credentials or certifications required for the position in active and valid status.
Ability to handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible as needs change.
Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-treatment vascular access evaluations.
Perform and document pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weights, vital signs, and initial patient 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; perform tasks 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 treatment, complete required tasks, and document as appropriate.
Maintain a safe and clean environment; clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to facility policy.
Perform required pre-treatment dialysis machine setup and testing.
Immediately clean blood spills with appropriate disinfectants according to facility policy.
Prepare, organize, and efficiently use supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
Accurately and promptly enter treatment data 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, and ensure appropriate courier collection.
Maintain required credentials and certifications, renew them before expiration, and promptly notify the supervisor of changes in credential or certification status.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance; perform other related duties as assigned.