Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Cornwall, NY

12d

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse 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. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the RN participates in decision-making, patient and family teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. Dialysis experience is not required; paid training is provided. The position offers growth and advancement opportunities and has no on-call duties, overnight shifts, or Sunday work. The RN performs duties in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, nursing standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. Work is performed under the direction of a Supervisor, with guidance from a Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. The role involves direct patient care in a health care facility and may require travel to training sites or other facilities. The position provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave. The hourly rate is $33.00–$56.00 and depends on location and the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Must meet the practice requirements in the state of employment.
Entry-level position for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
For assigned oversight as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge: successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees, at least 9 months of RN experience, and at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.
Ability to perform direct patient care involving regular heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation; frequent prolonged standing and bending; occasional assisted movement of machines or equipment up to 200 lbs.; and lifting chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases or materials.
May be required to travel to training sites or other facilities.

Nice To Haves

Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; document findings, adjust treatment plans as indicated, and notify the appropriate clinical personnel or physician when needed.
Assess, collaborate on, 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 for the health care team and participate in staff training and new-staff orientation as assigned.
Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures, 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 requirements to advance.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
After meeting stated training and experience requirements, may provide assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LPNs/LVNs, or RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge.