Dialysis Nurse (New Grad) – License in 90 Days

Fresenius Medical Care; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a nursing graduate to join the dialysis team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will work toward obtaining your nursing license within 90 days and perform patient care duties related to dialysis treatment in a hospital-like setting.

You will contribute to pre/post-dialysis evaluations, vital signs, cannulation, and documentation in the health record, while adhering to safety and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
• Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.
• Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
• Initiates dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performs all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment and documents appropriately.
• Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure.
• Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings.
• Evaluates the patient prior to discharge.
• Documents information related to patient treatment including documentation in the patient health record.
• Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor.
• Performs and documents interventions for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
• Obtains all prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for collection.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

Nursing program graduate (12 months)

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a nursing graduate to join the dialysis team under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will work toward obtaining your nursing license within 90 days and perform patient care duties related to dialysis treatment in a hospital-like setting.

You will contribute to pre/post-dialysis evaluations, vital signs, cannulation, and documentation in the health record, while adhering to safety and policy requirements.