Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care • University City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius Medical Care, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. Clinic RNs build strong bonds and lasting relationships with patients, their families, and fellow care team members. The role offers career advancement through the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP), which helps develop clinical leadership skills, provides career satisfaction, and recognizes expertise. Fresenius Medical Care values its employees, offering support through tuition reimbursement, scholarships for family members, and financial aid during hardships. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive environment with employee resource groups (ERGs) to support professional and personal development. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease, caring for approximately 292,000 dialysis patients globally and operating 35 production sites for dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. The company aims to continuously improve patients' quality of life through high-quality products, innovative technologies, and treatment concepts.

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 in which he or she is employed.
• Possess qualities and traits such as compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaboration, and reliability.
• Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not required).
• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
• Coordinate patient care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis patients.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.
• Perform ongoing analysis of patient data with each patient visit and document in the patient medical record.
• Adjust or modify the treatment plan as indicated and notify supervisor as needed.
• Provide initial and ongoing education to patient and family.
• Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan.
• Ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
• Complete CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.
• Make referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.

Benefits

• Career advancement through the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Scholarships to family members.
• Relief when natural disasters strike.
• Financial support when personal hardship hits.
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees