Outpatient Dialysis RN – CAP Pathway & Leadership

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bonus potential based on performance

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry level professional registered nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 1 track as part of the Clinical Advancement Program. You will provide and coordinate clinically competent care, assess patients, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes in an ESRD care setting.

As part of the ESKD health care team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient care and facility operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state RN licensure.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must meet practice requirements in the state of employment.
• Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience.
• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential functions under direction of Supervisor and with guidance from Clinical Educator, Preceptor or other RNs.
• Collects and analyzes patient data during hemodialysis and documents in medical record; adjusts treatment plan as indicated.
• Educates patients and families on learning needs.
• Delivers safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with care staff.
• Administers medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms; documents justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as a resource and participates in staff training and orientation.
• Ensures proper laboratory collection, processing and shipping; reschedules missed collections.
• Documents nursing assessment and care plan in collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team.
• Discusses transplant options with patients.

Skills

Nephrology nursing knowledge

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current state RN licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry level professional registered nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 1 track as part of the Clinical Advancement Program. You will provide and coordinate clinically competent care, assess patients, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes in an ESRD care setting.

As part of the ESKD health care team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities that support patient care and facility operations.