Outpatient Dialysis RN – CAP Pathway (Entry Level)

Jobtome; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Kidney Care seeks an entry-level Outpatient RN CAP 1 to support the Clinical Advancement Program. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for an assigned patient group within the ESKD team, coordinating with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and patient care technicians.

Responsibilities include data collection during dialysis, care planning, and contributing to education for patients and families. CAP requirements must be completed to advance.

Qualifications

• RN with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience.
• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required/active.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties under supervision and with guidance from the Clinical Educator or RN leadership.
• Collects and analyzes patient data during dialysis and updates the plan of care.
• Provides education to patients and families about treatment and transplant options.
• Delivers safe hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with the care team.
• Administers medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures when needed.
• Trains/orients new staff as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures proper lab specimen collection and handling and documents results.
• Documents nursing assessments and plans in the patient chart with the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RN

Patient care

Team leadership

Nephrology nursing

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state nursing licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Fresenius Kidney Care seeks an entry-level Outpatient RN CAP 1 to support the Clinical Advancement Program. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for an assigned patient group within the ESKD team, coordinating with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and patient care technicians.

Responsibilities include data collection during dialysis, care planning, and contributing to education for patients and families. CAP requirements must be completed to advance.