Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Alhambra, CA

25d•$25 - $59

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 eligible new employees or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the nurse participates in decision-making, patient and family teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. The nurse delivers and coordinates safe hemodialysis care in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies and procedures, standards of nursing practice, and state and federal regulations. The role may include delegating appropriate tasks to patient care staff, serving as a resource or mentor, and, when qualified, overseeing Patient Care Technicians and nursing staff as a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure and compliance with practice requirements in the state of employment.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
To receive assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians and nursing staff as Team Leader or Nurse in Charge: complete all FKC new-employee education and training requirements and have at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.
Able to perform the position’s physical demands, including frequent and prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation; assistance or equipment may be used.
May need to 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.
Able to work in an environment where exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials may occur.

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 the appropriate clinical staff or physician when needed.
Assess and document patients’ and families’ learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
Direct and provide the daily delivery of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with patient care and ancillary 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, leader, coach, mentor, and role model for new and current employees.
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.
Participate in facility and area education and quality improvement projects as directed by the Supervisor.
May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
Complete Clinical Advancement Program requirements to maintain or advance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.