Outpatient Dialysis Nurse – CAP Career Path

Fresenius Medical Care; Gardner (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse CAP 1 for the Clinical Advancement Program. As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease care team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients undergoing hemodialysis.

You will collaborate with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and patient care technicians; document findings, educate patients and families, administer medications, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current state licensure.
• Current or successful CPR BLS certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.
• Entry-level RN with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience.
• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate care for assigned patients during hemodialysis.
• Document data in medical records and adjust treatment plan as indicated.
• Educate patients and families about care and treatment options.
• Provide safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis with team collaboration.
• Administer prescribed medications and document effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Support staff training and orientation as needed.
• Ensure proper lab collection, processing, and shipping; reschedule missed labs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education of patient/family

Team collaboration

Basic nephrology knowledge

Education

RN license

CPR/BLS certification

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in the United States seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse CAP 1 for the Clinical Advancement Program. As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease care team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients undergoing hemodialysis.

You will collaborate with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and patient care technicians; document findings, educate patients and families, administer medications, and participate in quality improvement activities.