Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care • Methuen, MA

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About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN CAP 1) is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program. The role provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the nurse contributes to clinical decision-making, patient and family education, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. Appropriate tasks may be delegated to direct patient care staff, including RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.

The nurse performs duties in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies and procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. Work is performed under the direction of a Supervisor and with guidance from a Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or other Registered Nurses. The position involves direct patient care in a healthcare facility and may require travel to training sites or other facilities.

This is an entry-level role for RNs with less than two years of nephrology nursing experience. No prior RN dialysis experience is required, and the posting offers 11 weeks of paid, structured training with an assigned Preceptor and Nurse Educator. The role requires completion of CAP requirements for advancement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current CPR BLS certification or successful completion of CPR BLS certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state of employment.
• Entry-level RN role for candidates with less than two years of nephrology nursing experience.
• To provide assigned oversight as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge: complete all FKC education and training requirements for new employees, have at least nine months of RN experience, and have at least three months of chronic or acute hemodialysis RN experience.

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 the treatment plan as indicated, and notify appropriate clinical staff or physicians as needed.
• Assess and document patients’ and families’ basic learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
• Coordinate and provide the daily delivery of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff.
• Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithms, and document medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Serve as a resource for the healthcare team and participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Ensure laboratory specimens are collected, processed, and shipped correctly, and reschedule missed or insufficient collections.
• Identify expected outcomes and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to document and update nursing assessments and plans of care.
• Ensure patients are aware of transplant and treatment-modality options.
• Complete Clinical Advancement Program requirements to advance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• After meeting the stated training and experience requirements, provide assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LPNs/LVNs, or RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge.

Benefits

• Up to $4,400 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Major holidays off.
• 11 weeks of paid, structured training with an assigned Preceptor and Nurse Educator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree