Outpatient Dialysis RN, CAP Path to Advancement

Fresenius Medical Care; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Saint Peters, MO seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). The RN CAP 1 provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned patient group, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in hemodialysis settings.

Under supervision, you will educate patients, document care plans, supervise staff as assigned, and participate in quality improvement activities affecting patient outcomes and facility

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential nursing functions under supervision and guidance.
• Collects and analyzes patient data during pre-, during-, and post-hemodialysis treatments and updates records.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and learning needs.
• Delivers safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with care staff.
• Administers medications as prescribed and documents effectiveness.
• Initiates emergency response measures when needed.
• Serves as a resource and participates in staff training and orientation.
• Ensures proper lab collection, processing, and shipping and reschedules labs if needed.
• Documents outcomes and updates nursing assessment and care plan with the team.
• Provides information on transplant and treatment modality options.

Education

Nursing degree

CPR/BLs Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Saint Peters, MO seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). The RN CAP 1 provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned patient group, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in hemodialysis settings.

Under supervision, you will educate patients, document care plans, supervise staff as assigned, and participate in quality improvement activities affecting patient outcomes and facility