Dialysis Outpatient RN - Entry-Level with Training

Fresenius Medical Care; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Training provided

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Joliet, IL is seeking an entry‑level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP1 program to provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients, including education and collaboration with the care team.

The role includes direct hemodialysis care, meticulous documentation, emergency response, and ongoing participation in quality improvement efforts, with on‑the‑job training and a path toward CAP advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.
• Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).

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 for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
• Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
• Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
• Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
• Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current appropriate state licensure

Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Joliet, IL is seeking an entry‑level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP1 program to provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients, including education and collaboration with the care team.

The role includes direct hemodialysis care, meticulous documentation, emergency response, and ongoing participation in quality improvement efforts, with on‑the‑job training and a path toward CAP advancement.