Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Outpatient 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 eligible new employees or may be attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, the nurse participates in decision-making, patient teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. The nurse provides safe and effective hemodialysis care in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies and procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. Duties are performed under the direction of a Supervisor and with guidance from a Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. The role may include oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LVN/LPNs, and RNs when designated as Team Leader or Nurse in Charge and after meeting the stated training and experience requirements.

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 certification.
At least 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
To be assigned oversight as Team Leader or Nurse in Charge: successful completion of all Fresenius Kidney Care education and training requirements for new employees and at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.
Ability to meet the physical demands of direct patient care, including frequent and prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation.
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. as high as 5 feet.

Responsibilities

Collects and analyzes patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; documents findings, adjusts treatment plans as indicated, and notifies appropriate clinical staff or physicians as needed.
Assesses and documents patients’ and families’ learning needs and provides initial and ongoing education.
Coordinates and provides, with direct and ancillary patient care staff, safe and effective hemodialysis therapy for assigned patients.
Administers medications as prescribed or under approved algorithms and documents medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor, and role model for new and incumbent employees.
Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures and reschedules missed or insufficient collections.
Identifies expected outcomes and documents and updates nursing assessments and plans of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
Ensures patients are aware of transplant and treatment modality options.
Participates in facility- and area-level education and quality improvement projects as directed by the Supervisor.
May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
Completes CAP requirements to maintain or advance within the program.
Performs other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
May oversee Patient Care Technicians, LVN/LPNs, or RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting applicable training and experience requirements.