Outpatient Dialysis RN - CAP Track (Entry Level)

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 1 position within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP).

This role provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned patient group, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, while collaborating with RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians in an End Stage Kidney Disease setting.

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.
• Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
• Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment and documents in the patient medical record, and adjusts treatment plan as indicated.
• Assesses, educates patient/family on learning needs and provides initial and ongoing education.
• Directs and provides safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with care staff.
• Administers medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms and documents justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff.
• Ensures correct laboratory collection and processing; reschedules missed collections.
• Documents nursing assessments and care plans with Interdisciplinary Team.
• Provides information about transplant and treatment modality options; advances CAP requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Entry-level RN

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Current state licensure

CPR/BLS certification

State practice requirements

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient RN CAP 1 position within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP).

This role provides and coordinates clinically competent care for an assigned patient group, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, while collaborating with RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians in an End Stage Kidney Disease setting.