Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Seminole, FL, FL

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 may be attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, the RN contributes to clinical decision-making, patient education, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. The RN provides safe, effective hemodialysis care and may delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, including RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. Duties are performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies and procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role works under a Supervisor's direction and with guidance from a Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state nursing licensure.
Current CPR BLS Certification or successful completion of the certification.
Meet the practice requirements in the state of employment.
At least 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
To receive assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LVN/LPNs, or RNs as a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge: complete all FKC education and training requirements for new employees and have 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, with equipment or coworker assistance as needed.
Ability to stand for frequent, prolonged periods and bend over.
Ability to move, with assistance, machines and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
Ability to perform desk and computer work and interact with patients, facility and hospital staff, and physicians.
May be required to travel to training sites or other facilities and perform essential functions at other locations.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; document findings, adjust treatment plans when indicated, and notify appropriate clinical staff or physicians as needed.
Assess and document patient and family learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
Coordinate and provide, with direct and ancillary care staff, the daily delivery of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy.
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-level 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 assigned by the Supervisor.