Dialysis Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Alton, IL

8d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program. The role 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 nurse contributes to clinical decisions, patient and family education, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. The nurse provides and coordinates safe hemodialysis care in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. Duties are performed under the direction of a Supervisor, with guidance from a Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. The position may involve oversight of patient care staff as a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge after completion of required training and experience criteria. This role provides direct patient care in a healthcare facility and may require travel to training sites or other facilities. The position is PRN, and dialysis experience is required as stated in the posting. The listed hourly rate is $29.00–$50.00, depending on work location and qualifications.

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 the certification.
Dialysis experience is required, as stated in the posting.
Entry-level RN designation for nurses with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience as an RN.
To qualify for assigned oversight as a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge: complete all FKC education and training requirements for new employees, have at least 9 months of RN experience, and have at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including prolonged standing, bending, and assisting with patient movement and ambulation.

Nice To Haves

Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is identified as preferred in the Experience and Required Skills section.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; document findings, adjust treatment plans as indicated, and notify appropriate clinical personnel or physicians when needed.
Assess and document patient and family learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
Coordinate and provide safe, 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.
Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
Serve as a resource to the healthcare team and participate in staff training and new-staff orientation as assigned.
Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures; 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 for advancement.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
After meeting specified training and experience requirements, oversee Patient Care Technicians, LPNs/LVNs, or RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge.