Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Waconia, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in Fresenius Kidney Care’s 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. The role may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, including RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the RN participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. The position is based at the Waconia clinic, which operates Monday through Saturday from 4:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is closed Sundays. The role requires flexibility to float to sister clinics. The posting describes 20 hours per week at this location and 20 hours floating, while also noting part-time availability for candidates who already have dialysis experience. No prior dialysis experience is needed; on-the-job training is provided. Duties are performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role involves direct patient care in a health care facility and may require travel to training sites or other facilities. Pay is listed at $31–$52 per hour, depending on work location and qualifications. The position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current CPR BLS certification or successful completion of certification.
Must meet practice requirements in the state of employment.
Entry-level RN position for nurses with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
Must be able to meet the described physical demands, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, and occasional lifting or moving of patients and equipment.
Must be flexible to float to sister clinics.

Nice To Haves

Chronic or acute hemodialysis experience is preferred.
Part-time availability is noted for candidates who already have dialysis experience.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate clinically competent care for assigned patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Collect and analyze patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; document findings, adjust treatment plans as indicated, and notify the appropriate clinical lead or physician when needed.
Assess and document patients’ and families’ learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
Direct and provide, in collaboration with direct and ancillary care staff, the daily delivery of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy.
Administer prescribed medications or medications according to approved algorithms, documenting medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
Serve as a resource for the health care team and participate in staff training and 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 to advance.
Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Float to sister clinics as required.
Perform direct patient care that may involve lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and moving equipment with assistance.