Outpatient Dialysis RN — CAP Pathway & Leadership

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse to join its Outpatient CAP1 track. The role focuses on assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned patient group within the ESKD care team.

The nurse collaborates with RNs, LVN/LPNs and patient care technicians, participates in teaching and quality improvement, and may undertake lead responsibilities as CAP requirements are met.

Qualifications

• RN with state licensure required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Entry-level RN with nephrology experience preferred for CAP1.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions under supervision and with guidance from Clinical Educator or Nurse leadership.
• Monitor and document patient data during dialysis treatment.
• Educate patients and family about learning needs and care plans.
• Direct and coordinate safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy with nursing staff.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document justification/effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures as needed.
• Support staff training and orientation of new personnel.
• Ensure proper lab collection, processing and shipping; reschedule missed collections.
• Document nursing assessments and plans of care with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nephrology nursing

Entry level RN

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state licensure

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse to join its Outpatient CAP1 track. The role focuses on assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned patient group within the ESKD care team.

The nurse collaborates with RNs, LVN/LPNs and patient care technicians, participates in teaching and quality improvement, and may undertake lead responsibilities as CAP requirements are met.