New Graduate RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Orem, UT

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 to patients 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 hire. The specific job title used depends on the state where the employee is employed. The role includes patient care during dialysis treatment, preparation and maintenance of treatment equipment and the care environment, and related clinical documentation and laboratory tasks. Employees must maintain any credentials or certifications required for the position, attend regularly and punctually, and be capable of handling demanding situations, multitasking, and adapting to changing needs. The work takes place in a health care facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases or materials. Work includes using a desk and personal computer and interacting with patients, facility staff, and physicians. Travel between assigned facilities or community locations and to regional, Business Unit, or Corporate meetings may be required. Direct patient care regularly involves heavy lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation. The role also requires frequent, prolonged standing and bending, and may involve pushing or pulling equipment and lifting solutions. Assistance and material-assist devices are available for heavier items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara Color Blindness test; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months.
Obtain a nursing license within 90 days of employment.
Maintain any required credentials or certifications in active and valid status, including timely renewal.
Ability to handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible as needs change.
Ability to perform the described physical functions, including frequent prolonged standing and bending, patient lifting and moving, and lifting or lowering solutions up to the stated weights.
Take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate vascular access before treatment.
Perform and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluations, weights, 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 directed.
Monitor patients’ responses 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 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.
Complete tasks necessary to prepare for dialysis treatment and document as appropriate.
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics, ensuring 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 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 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 certification status changes.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.