Rn Jobs in Los Angeles, TX

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry-level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria, or may be attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. The position is accountable and responsible for providing and coordinating clinically competent care—including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegating appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff, including RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, the nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. All duties and responsibilities are performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, standards of nursing practice, and state and federal regulations. The nurse performs essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor, with guidance from the Clinical Educator or Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. This regional float position may require travel to training sites or other facilities and may require providing essential functions at other locations. The position involves direct patient care, including regular heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation. It requires frequent, prolonged standing and bending. With assistance, the employee may occasionally move machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds, and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds as high as five feet. The work environment is a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels, and may involve exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. Daily work also includes desk and computer work and interaction with patients, facility or hospital staff, and physicians. The role requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, current appropriate state licensure, and current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. Candidates must meet practice requirements in the state where employed and have at least two years of nephrology nursing experience. The stated hourly rate is $31.00–$52.00, depending on work location and qualifications.