Outpatient Dialysis Nurse | CAP 1 Career Path

Freseniusmedicalcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP 1 program. You will provide and coordinate comprehensive nephrology care, participate in dialysis treatments, and educate patients and families about treatment options.

As part of the ESKD health care team, you will collaborate with RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians, supporting quality improvement and patient outcomes in a hospital/clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Entry-level RN with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience.
• Dialysis-related education and certification requirements.
• Current valid state RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Perform hemodialysis treatments and administer medications per approved protocols.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and care plans.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy.
• Monitor lab collections and ensure proper processing; document appropriately.

Skills

Entry-level RN capabilites

Nephrology nursing (less than 2 years)

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state licensure

CPR BLS Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP 1 program. You will provide and coordinate comprehensive nephrology care, participate in dialysis treatments, and educate patients and families about treatment options.

As part of the ESKD health care team, you will collaborate with RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians, supporting quality improvement and patient outcomes in a hospital/clinical setting.