Outpatient Dialysis Nurse – CAP Career Path

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking an entry level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 1 track within the Clinical Advancement Program. You will provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned patient group, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation on an End Stage Kidney Disease team.

As part of the health care team you will participate in teaching, leadership and quality improvement activities, delegate tasks where appropriate, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful CPR BLS Certification.
• Entry level RN with less than 2 years nephrology nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other RNs.
• Collects and analyzes patient data pre‑, during and post‑hemodialysis, updates the plan of care, and communicates with the team.
• Educates patients and families on care needs and disease processes.
• Delivers safe hemodialysis therapy in coordination with direct and ancillary staff.
• Administers prescribed medications and documents effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Acts as a resource and participates in staff training and orientation.
• Ensures proper lab collection, handling and documentation.

Skills

Entry level RN

Nephrology nursing

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking an entry level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 1 track within the Clinical Advancement Program. You will provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned patient group, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation on an End Stage Kidney Disease team.

As part of the health care team you will participate in teaching, leadership and quality improvement activities, delegate tasks where appropriate, and ensure compliance