Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Columbus, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Fresenius Medical Care is hiring an entry-level Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN CAP 1) for its outpatient dialysis clinic in Obetz. The role provides and coordinates clinically competent care—including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—for an assigned group of patients. As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the RN contributes to decision-making, patient and family education, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. No prior dialysis experience is required; comprehensive paid training is provided. The clinic operates Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with three full-time shifts per week. Duties are performed under the direction of a Supervisor and with guidance from a Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or other Registered Nurses. The RN must complete Clinical Advancement Program requirements to advance. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Must meet practice requirements in the state of employment.
Entry-level designation for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
Must complete Fresenius Kidney Care education and training requirements for new employees before qualifying for assigned oversight responsibilities.
For assigned oversight as Team Leader or Nurse in Charge: at least 9 months of RN experience and at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including regular heavy lifting, moving and assisting patients, prolonged standing, and bending; with assistance, may need to move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds as high as 5 feet.
Ability to work in a healthcare environment with moderate noise and possible exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials.
Ability to travel to training sites or other facilities if required.

Nice To Haves

Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; document findings, adjust treatment plans as indicated, and notify the appropriate team member or physician when needed.
Assess and document patients’ and families’ learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
Coordinate and provide safe, effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff.
Administer prescribed medications or medications under 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 orientation as assigned.
Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures, and 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 Clinical Advancement Program requirements to advance.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Perform essential functions in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, nursing practice standards, and state and federal regulations.