Dialysis Outpatient RN – CAP Pathway

Fresenius Medical Care; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 1 designation within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This role provides and coordinates clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned patient group.

As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease care team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership activities and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful CPR BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
• Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment and documents in the patient medical record, adjusting the plan as indicated.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and treatment options.
• Directs and provides safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with care staff.
• Administers medications as prescribed or by approved algorithms and documents rationale and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as a resource for the health care team and participates in staff training and orientation.
• Ensures proper lab collection, processing and shipping and reschedules missed collections.
• Updates nursing assessments and care plans with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Discusses transplant and treatment modality options with patients.
• Completes CAP requirements to advance within the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current appropriate state licensure

Current or successful CPR BLS Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 1 designation within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This role provides and coordinates clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned patient group.

As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease care team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership activities and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and facility operations.