Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Gary, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN CAP 1) is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program and provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) care team, the RN participates in decision-making, patient and family education, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. Dialysis training is provided; previous dialysis experience is not required. The RN performs duties under the direction of the Supervisor, with guidance from a Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. Work is governed by Fresenius Kidney Care policies and procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role includes direct patient care in a healthcare facility and may require travel to training sites or other facilities. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with four 10-hour shifts. Availability is required between Monday and Saturday, 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.; shifts rotate. Listed compensation and benefits include competitive pay, healthcare benefits eligibility 30 days after hire, paid dialysis training, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, 401(k) retirement benefits with a match, and access to perks and discount programs.

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 designation for nurses with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
Must be available to work rotating four 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, between Monday and Saturday, 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Must complete CAP requirements to advance.

Nice To Haves

Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred; previous dialysis experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment, document findings, adjust or modify treatment plans as indicated, and notify the appropriate clinical personnel or physician when needed.
Assess and document patients’ and families’ basic learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
Coordinate and provide safe, effective daily 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 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 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 (CAP) requirements to advance.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
May provide assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LPNs/LVNs, or RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting specified training and experience conditions.