Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program. The RN is accountable for providing and coordinating clinically competent care—including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—for an assigned group of patients. The role may include delegation of appropriate tasks to patient care staff and participation as a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. The RN provides safe and effective hemodialysis care in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, nursing standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. The position works under a Supervisor’s direction and with guidance from a Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or other RNs. It includes assessing and documenting patient needs and outcomes, educating patients and families, administering medications, responding to emergencies, supporting laboratory processes, and collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team. Completion of CAP requirements is required for advancement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure and compliance with practice requirements in the state of employment.
Current CPR BLS certification or successful completion of CPR BLS certification.
Entry-level RN position for candidates with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from a Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or other Registered Nurses.
Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis; document findings, adjust or modify treatment plans as indicated, and notify appropriate clinical staff or physicians as needed.
Assess, collaborate on, and document patients’ and families’ basic learning needs, and provide initial and ongoing education.
Direct and provide the daily delivery of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with patient care and ancillary 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 new-staff orientation as assigned.
Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures, and reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory 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.