Home Dialysis RN: Care Leader & Educator

Fresenius Medical Care; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Home Therapies RN CAP 2 to provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of end-stage kidney disease patients. The role includes education, leadership, and adherence to policy and regulations within the dialysis program.

The RN CAP 2 may enter the Clinical Advancement Program and will train home dialysis patients and partners, participate in quality improvement, and assist with emergency responses as needed.

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 a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
• Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapies to assigned patients.
• Trains home dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training Program.
• Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.

Skills

Nephrology Nursing

CPR/BLS Certification

Education

RN degree

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Home Therapies RN CAP 2 to provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of end-stage kidney disease patients. The role includes education, leadership, and adherence to policy and regulations within the dialysis program.

The RN CAP 2 may enter the Clinical Advancement Program and will train home dialysis patients and partners, participate in quality improvement, and assist with emergency responses as needed.