New Grad RN – Dialysis Care Specialist

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG in Utah seeks a nursing graduate to join the dialysis team. The role works under direct supervision of a licensed nurse as the employee progresses toward nursing licensure.

You will obtain licensure within 90 days of hire and contribute to safe, effective dialysis therapy. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment initiation and monitoring, data documentation, and collaboration with the nurse supervisor to manage patient status.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months.
• Must obtain a nursing license within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
• Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.
• Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
• Initiates dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performs all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment and documents appropriately.
• Evaluates the patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure.
• Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings.
• Evaluates the patient prior to discharge.
• Documents information related to patient treatment include documentation in the patient health record.
• Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor.
• Performs and documents interventions for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
• Obtains all prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for collection.

Skills

Nursing licensure readiness

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care AG in Utah seeks a nursing graduate to join the dialysis team. The role works under direct supervision of a licensed nurse as the employee progresses toward nursing licensure.

You will obtain licensure within 90 days of hire and contribute to safe, effective dialysis therapy. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment initiation and monitoring, data documentation, and collaboration with the nurse supervisor to manage patient status.