Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care • Milford, MA

1d • $33 - $56

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) 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 delegating appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff such as RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, the RN participates in clinical decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. Duties are performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies and procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Meet the nursing practice requirements in the state of employment.
• Entry-level role for Registered Nurses with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience.
• Must complete Fresenius Kidney Care education and training requirements for new employees before receiving assigned oversight as a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge.
• Must have at least 9 months of RN experience and at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience before receiving assigned oversight as a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge.

Nice To Haves

• Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor, with guidance from the Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
• Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; document findings in the patient medical record; modify treatment plans as indicated; and notify appropriate clinical personnel or the physician as needed.
• Assess and document patients’ and families’ basic learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
• Coordinate and provide, with direct and ancillary patient care staff, the daily safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
• Administer medications as prescribed or under approved algorithms, documenting 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 of new staff as assigned.
• Ensure laboratory specimens are collected, processed, and shipped correctly, 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 informed about transplant and treatment modality options.
• Complete Clinical Advancement Program requirements to advance.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

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