Outpatient Dialysis Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care • Fairhaven, MA

2d

About The Position

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable for providing and coordinating clinically competent care—including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—for an assigned group of patients. The nurse may delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, including RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, the nurse participates in decision-making, patient teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations.

Duties are performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, nursing practice standards, and state and federal regulations. The nurse works under the direction of a Supervisor, with guidance from a Clinical Educator or Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. Assigned oversight of patient care staff as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge may be provided after the specified training and experience requirements are met.

The role provides direct patient care in a health care facility and regularly involves lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation. The work also includes frequent, prolonged standing and bending, and may involve moving equipment with assistance, lifting chemical and water solutions, and exposure to infectious or contagious materials. Travel to training sites or other facilities may be required.

The position requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, current appropriate state licensure, and current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. Candidates are entry-level RNs with less than two years of nephrology nursing experience. Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred. Hourly pay is $31.00–$52.00, depending on work location and qualifications. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and potential performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state of employment.
• Entry-level RN designation for candidates with less than two years of nephrology nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; document findings, modify treatment plans as indicated, and notify the appropriate team member or physician as needed.
• Assess, collaborate on, and document patients’ and families’ basic learning needs, and provide initial and ongoing education.
• Direct and provide, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, the daily delivery of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
• Administer prescribed medications or medications according to approved algorithms, and document medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Serve as a resource for the health care team and participate in staff training and new-staff orientation as assigned.
• Ensure laboratory specimens are correctly collected, processed, and shipped; reschedule missed or insufficient collections.
• Identify expected outcomes and document and update nursing assessments and plans of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ensure patients are aware of transplant and treatment modality options.
• Complete CAP requirements to advance.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
• Perform duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, nursing practice standards, and state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

What This Job Offers

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