Dialysis RN - CAP Pathway (Outpatient Care)

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry level Professional Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP to coordinate and provide clinically competent care for an assigned group of dialysis patients. The role includes collecting data during hemodialysis, educating patients and families, administering medications, and collaborating with the care team.

CAP advancement requires completing program requirements. Supervision is provided by a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge; the job may involve travel to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential functions under supervision and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or other RN.
• Conducts ongoing collection and analysis of patient data during hemodialysis and documents in the medical record; adjusts treatment plan as needed.
• Educates patients and families about learning needs.
• Delivers safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with care staff.
• Administers medications as prescribed and documents justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as a resource for the health care team and participates in staff training.
• Ensures proper lab collection, processing and shipping; reschedules missed collections.
• Updates nursing assessment and care plan in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Discusses transplant and treatment modality options with patients.
• Completes CAP requirements to advance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state licensure

CPR BLS Certification

Must meet state practice requirements

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry level Professional Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP to coordinate and provide clinically competent care for an assigned group of dialysis patients. The role includes collecting data during hemodialysis, educating patients and families, administering medications, and collaborating with the care team.

CAP advancement requires completing program requirements. Supervision is provided by a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge; the job may involve travel to