Acute Dialysis Inpatient RN — Patient Care Leader

Fresenius Medical Care; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse for Inpatient Services within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). The role focuses on assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care for an assigned patient group, with delegation to direct care staff as appropriate.

Responsibilities include ongoing data collection during dialysis, patient education, and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• RN with current state licensure and CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 9 months of RN experience; 12 months preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions under supervision and with guidance from Educator, Preceptor or another RN.
• Collect and analyze patient data during dialysis and document in medical record; adjust treatment plan as indicated.
• Assess and educate patient/family on learning needs and provide ongoing education.
• Report patient status changes to health team and coordinate with Supervisor, Physician and facility staff.
• Direct and provide safe, effective patient care for dialysis procedures as prescribed.
• Assess daily patient care needs and collaborate with direct and ancillary staff.
• Coordinate communication with dialysis providers and facility personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Document patient response to transfusions and notify physician and blood supplier as needed.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document justification and effectiveness.
• Participate in emergency response measures.
• Serve as resource and train new staff; may provide specialized instruction.
• May work in outpatient facility as needed.
• Complete CAP requirements to advance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN experience

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

Graduate of nursing school

RN state licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse for Inpatient Services within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). The role focuses on assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care for an assigned patient group, with delegation to direct care staff as appropriate.

Responsibilities include ongoing data collection during dialysis, patient education, and collaboration with the health care team.