Outpatient Register Nurse- RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Columbus, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in Fresenius Kidney Care’s Clinical Advancement Program. The nurse is accountable 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, such as RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, the nurse participates in decision-making, patient education, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. Duties are performed in accordance with company policies, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. The position works under the direction of a Supervisor and with guidance from a Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or other Registered Nurses. It involves direct patient care in a healthcare facility and may require travel to training sites or other facilities. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state nursing licensure and compliance with practice requirements in the state of employment.
Current CPR BLS Certification or successful completion of certification.
Entry-level RN designation for nurses with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
For 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/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 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.

Nice To Haves

Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis; document findings, modify treatment plans as indicated, and notify the appropriate clinical staff or physician as needed.
Assess and document patients’ and families’ learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
Coordinate and provide safe, effective hemodialysis therapy 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 for the healthcare team and participate in staff training and orientation as assigned.
Ensure laboratory specimens are collected, processed, and shipped correctly; 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 (CAP) requirements to advance.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
May provide oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LPNs/LVNs, or RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting specified training and experience requirements.