Dialysis Outpatient RN CAP2: Lead Care & Education

Fresenius Medical Care AG; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresenius Medical Care St. Louis outpatient team seeks a Professional Registered Nurse in the CAP 2 track.

This role provides and coordinates clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned patient group, with potential delegation to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and patient care technicians. As part of the ESKD care team, the RN CAP 2 participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful CPR BLS Certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential functions under supervision and with guidance from the Clinical Educator or team.
• Performs systematic collection and analysis of patient data during hemodialysis and documents in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families regarding learning needs and care plans.
• Delivers safe hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with direct staff and team members.
• Administers medications per protocol and documents effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as resource, leader, coach, and role model for new employees.
• Ensures proper lab collection, processing and shipping procedures.
• Updates nursing assessment and care plan in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Discusses transplant and treatment modality options with patients.
• Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility level.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current appropriate state licensure

Current or successful CPR BLS Certification

Job description

The Fresenius Medical Care St. Louis outpatient team seeks a Professional Registered Nurse in the CAP 2 track.

This role provides and coordinates clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned patient group, with potential delegation to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and patient care technicians. As part of the ESKD care team, the RN CAP 2 participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and