Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Chicago, IL

1d • $35 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Therapies Registered Nurse (RN) CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program. The RN provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse assesses and manages patients’ responses to home dialysis training and treatment according to prescribed protocols, and communicates patient-related issues to physicians as needed. As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the RN contributes to clinical decisions, patient and family education, leadership, and quality improvement activities.

This role serves a clinic in Chicago and may flexibly support other clinics. The nurse works independently in clinical decision-making, completes home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis training, and may hold the on-call phone for a week. Duties can include meeting patients at the clinic, annual home visits for stable patients, additional visits for other patients, and home assessments and observations. The schedule is generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility required. The role also participates in an on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as program needs require.

The position provides direct patient care and may involve heavy lifting, moving equipment and patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, bending, and travel to patient homes or other facilities. The work environment is a health care facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious materials.

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 certification.
• The role is designated for RNs with less than two years of nephrology nursing experience.
• Complete required FKC education and training requirements for new employees before qualifying for assigned oversight of other staff.
• A minimum of 12 months of RN experience and three months of RN experience in home peritoneal dialysis and/or hemodialysis are required for assigned oversight responsibilities.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting, moving equipment and patients, and assisting with ambulation.

Nice To Haves

• Dialysis experience is highly preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
• Home dialysis therapy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties under the Supervisor’s direction, with guidance from an Educator or Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
• Collect and analyze dialysis data for assigned patients, document findings, modify treatment plans as indicated, and notify the Supervisor or physician when needed.
• Assess and document patients’ and families’ learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education.
• Coordinate with patients, home care partners, and care staff to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy.
• Administer prescribed medications or medications under 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 new staff 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.
• Assist with identifying, evaluating, selecting, and educating home dialysis candidates and home partners.
• Assess home environment barriers and the readiness and ability of partners or family members to support home dialysis.
• Train home dialysis patients and/or home partners to operate and maintain home dialysis equipment and supplies safely and effectively through a formal training program.
• Complete CAP requirements for advancement.
• Conduct home visits and assessments, including annual visits for stable patients and additional visits as needed.
• Participate in on-call coverage and rotate coverage with other licensed home therapies staff.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential for performance-based bonuses, depending on company and individual performance, for bonus-eligible positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level