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Dialysis Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care•Creve Coeur, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN CAP 2) provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role may be an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program for eligible new employees or may be attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team, the RN participates in decision-making, patient teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient outcomes and facility operations. The RN performs essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor, with guidance from a Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. Duties must comply with Fresenius Kidney Care policies and procedures, nursing practice standards, and applicable state and federal regulations. The position may include oversight of patient care staff after completing required training and meeting the experience criteria.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Current appropriate state nursing licensure.
  • Current CPR BLS Certification or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
  • Must meet the practice requirements in the state of employment.
  • Minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience for entry-level RNs.
  • For assigned oversight as Team Leader or Nurse in Charge: successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees and at least 3 months of chronic or acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.
  • Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including regular heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, and bending.

Responsibilities

  • Collects and analyzes patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment; documents findings, modifies treatment plans as indicated, and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or physicians as needed.
  • Assesses and documents the basic learning needs of patients and families and provides initial and ongoing education.
  • Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, the daily delivery of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
  • Administers prescribed medications or medications according to approved algorithms and documents medical justification and effectiveness.
  • Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
  • Acts as a resource, leader, coach, mentor, and role model for new and incumbent employees at the facility and area level.
  • Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures and reschedules missed or insufficient collections.
  • Identifies expected outcomes and documents and updates nursing assessments and plans of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
  • Ensures patients are aware of transplant and treatment modality options.
  • Participates in facility- and area-level education and quality improvement projects as directed by the Supervisor.
  • May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
  • Completes CAP requirements to maintain or advance.
  • May oversee Patient Care Technicians, LVN/LPNs, and RNs as Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting specified training and experience requirements.
  • Performs other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

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