Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Jonesboro, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) CAP 2 provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role may be an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program for qualifying new employees or may be attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. The nurse may delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff and participates as a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team in decision-making, patient education, leadership, and quality improvement activities. The nurse delivers and coordinates safe, effective hemodialysis care in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies and procedures, nursing practice standards, and state and federal regulations. Work is performed under the direction of a Supervisor, with guidance from clinical educators or preceptors and in collaboration with other registered nurses. The position includes direct patient care in a health care facility, interaction with patients and care teams, and possible travel to training sites or other facilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state nursing licensure and compliance with practice requirements in the state of employment.
Current CPR BLS certification or successful completion of CPR BLS certification.
For entry-level RNs, a minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
To perform assigned oversight as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge: complete all Fresenius Kidney Care education and training requirements for new employees and have at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.
Ability to perform the physical demands of direct patient care, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation; assistance may be provided by equipment or coworkers.
Ability to occasionally move machines and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. with assistance, and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 30 lbs. to a height of 5 feet.
Ability to work in a health care environment with moderate noise and possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials.
Ability to perform desk and computer work and interact with patients, facility or hospital staff, and physicians.
May be required to travel to training sites or other facilities and perform the role at other locations.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis; document findings, adjust treatment plans when 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.
Direct and provide the daily delivery of safe and 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 as appropriate.
Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
Serve as a resource, leader, coach, mentor, and role model for new and incumbent employees.
Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures; 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.
Participate in facility- and area-level education and quality improvement projects as directed by the Supervisor.
May serve as a preceptor to new employees.
Complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance in the program.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
After meeting specified training and experience conditions, may oversee Patient Care Technicians, LVN/LPNs, and RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge.