Dialysis RN CAP: Start Your Clinical Leadership Path

Fresenius Medical Care; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States seeks an entry‑level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP 1 path. You will join the ESKD care team to assess, plan, and implement dialysis care and patient education as part of the Clinical Advancement Program.

You will collaborate with RNs, LVN/LPNs, and aides, perform necessary documentation, and contribute to quality improvement. CAP advancement requires ongoing participation and learning.

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 all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
• Collects and analyzes patient data during pre-, during-, and post hemodialysis treatment and updates the medical record; adjusts treatment plan as indicated.
• Educates patients and families about learning needs and initial/ongoing education.
• Delivers safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with care staff.
• Administers medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms; documents effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as a resource for the healthcare team and participates in staff training.
• Ensures correct lab collection, processing and shipping; reschedules missed collections.
• Updates nursing assessments and care plans with Interdisciplinary Team input.
• Discusses transplant and treatment modality options with patients.
• Completes CAP requirements to advance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state nursing licensure

CPR BLS Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States seeks an entry‑level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP 1 path. You will join the ESKD care team to assess, plan, and implement dialysis care and patient education as part of the Clinical Advancement Program.

You will collaborate with RNs, LVN/LPNs, and aides, perform necessary documentation, and contribute to quality improvement. CAP advancement requires ongoing participation and learning.