Student Nurse Clinical Placement

Fresenius Medical Care•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing student supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. The Nursing student functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Requirements

Must adhere to all facility and FMCNA policies and procedures.
eLearning: Infection Control; Intro to Basic Dialysis; Intro to Water self-study, Blood Glucose Monitoring (for placements < 3 months).
PREP Classes: Infection Control, Evaluating and Monitoring the Patient, Foot checks, water class (for placements < 3 months).
PREP Class: Basic Access, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Complications, Machine Day (for placements 3-6 months).
Outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
Possess the desire to deliver superior care to our patients and embrace Fresenius’ mission and values.
Cannot work under the supervision of a family member.
Cannot care for a patient who is a family member.
If the student’s family member is a patient at the facility in which they work, the student will be scheduled to work on days the patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.

Nice To Haves

If a student nurse has completed an approved PCT certification program, please refer to PCT Student Clinical placement Policy that outlines allowable duties for students enrolled in a PCT certification program.

Responsibilities

Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities.
Actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
Escort patients to and from the scale.
Assist patient with washing access.
Take vital signs, including weight.
Attend daily huddles.
Surface disinfection stations/machines.
Hand crank in emergency.
Lab preparation.
Internal machine disinfection.
Check for residual bleach.
Mix bleach water.
Check blood sugars.
Administer ONSP per order.
Perform pre initiation safety check.
Perform RN Assessment/POC in tandem with preceptor RN.
Attend Care plan meeting.
Perform Crash cart, AED, refrigerator daily checks.
Review medications with preceptor.
Attend QAI Meeting.
Attend POC Meeting.
Perform foot checks with RN preceptor.
Perform access assessment with RN preceptor.
Obtain pH and conductivity of machine.
Observe in Home Therapies.
Attend a clinic day in HT.
Attend a day at the access center.
Machine Set up.
Machine tear down.
Post treatment emptying.
Water checks.
Draw blood cultures and labs.
Lead a daily huddle.
Initiate or terminate a treatment on a patient with a mature fistula or graft only (preceptor to cannulate).
Medication administration: heparin, lidocaine, and NS.
Assist on QAI team project with preceptor RN.
Preparation of dialysate.