Outpatient Dialysis Nurse CAP 2 Leader

Jobtome; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Kidney Care is seeking a professional registered nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 2 program. The role includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned patient group, with potential delegation to RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data during hemodialysis, updating care plans with the Interdisciplinary Team, and providing patient and family education. CAP requirements must be completed to advance.

Qualifications

• RN CAP 2 eligibility or advancement from RN CAP1
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current state licensure; CPR/BLS
• Minimum 2 years of nephrology nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Perform all essential functions under supervision of Supervisor and with guidance from Clinical Educator or other RNs.
• Conduct ongoing collection and analysis of patient data during hemodialysis and document in medical records; adjust plan as needed.
• Educate patients and families about learning needs; provide initial and ongoing education.
• Direct and provide daily delivery of safe hemodialysis therapy with staff.
• Administer medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms; document justification and effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Act as resource, mentor and role model for new and incumbent staff; lead by example.
• Ensure correct lab collection, processing and shipping; reschedule missed collections.
• Update nursing assessment and care plan with Interdisciplinary Team.
• Discuss transplant and treatment options with patients; provide information as appropriate.
• Participate in facility and area quality improvement projects; CAP requirements.
• Possible Preceptor role for new employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education to patients/families

Medication administration

Emergency response

Team leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Fresenius Kidney Care is seeking a professional registered nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 2 program. The role includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned patient group, with potential delegation to RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.

Responsibilities include collecting patient data during hemodialysis, updating care plans with the Interdisciplinary Team, and providing patient and family education. CAP requirements must be completed to advance.