Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care • Livingston, NJ

6d • $35 - $60

About The Position

The Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). The nurse is responsible 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, including RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the nurse participates in decision-making, patient teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. Duties are performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

The position provides direct patient care in a healthcare facility and may require travel to training sites or other facilities. The work includes patient and staff interaction, desk and computer work, and possible exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials. Physical demands include frequent prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and occasionally moving equipment with assistance or lifting chemical and water solutions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure and must meet practice requirements in the state of employment.
• Current CPR BLS certification or successful completion of certification.
• Entry-level role for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or other Registered Nurses.
• Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis; document findings, adjust treatment plans as indicated, and notify appropriate clinical personnel or the physician as needed.
• Assess and document patients’ and families’ learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
• Direct and provide, in collaboration 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 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 as assigned.
• Ensure laboratory specimens are correctly collected, processed, and shipped; 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 CAP 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 for performance-based bonuses, depending on company and individual performance, for bonus-eligible positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level