Dialysis RN CAP 1: Outpatient Nurse & Growth Path

Fresenius Medical Care; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse (CAP 1) for the Outpatient program. The RN will provide and coordinate clinically competent care, perform hemodialysis management, administer medications, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

The role involves collaboration with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians, and may include travel to training sites or other facilities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Nephrology nursing

Patient care coordination

Team leadership potential

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state RN licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse (CAP 1) for the Outpatient program. The RN will provide and coordinate clinically competent care, perform hemodialysis management, administer medications, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

The role involves collaboration with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians, and may include travel to training sites or other facilities.