Outpatient Dialysis RN: CAP Career Path

Fresenius Medical Care; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse to join the Outpatient CAP 1 track as part of the Clinical Advancement Program. You will provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease care team, you’ll engage in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Entry level RN with less than 2 years in nephrology nursing.
• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential functions under supervision with guidance from Clinical Educator/Preceptor or RN.
• Collects and analyzes patient data during hemodialysis; documents and updates care plan.
• Educates patients and families about learning needs; documents education.
• Delivers safe and effective hemodialysis therapy with the team, including delegation as needed.
• Administers medications per prescription or approved algorithms; documents justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as a resource for staff training and orientation as assigned.
• Ensures proper laboratory collection, processing and shipping; reschedules missed collections.
• Documents outcomes and updates nursing assessment and care plan with Interdisciplinary Team.
• Provides patient awareness regarding transplant and treatment modality options.
• Completes CAP requirements to advance within the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nephrology nursing

Hemodialysis knowledge

CPR/BLS certified

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state nursing licensure

CPR BLS Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse to join the Outpatient CAP 1 track as part of the Clinical Advancement Program. You will provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients undergoing hemodialysis, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

As part of the End Stage Kidney Disease care team, you’ll engage in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes and