Outpatient Dialysis RN, CAP1 — Growth Path

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking an entry level RN for the Outpatient CAP program to coordinate and deliver high-quality hemodialysis care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients within a comprehensive care team.

The role involves teaching patients and families, documenting in the medical record, and collaborating with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and technicians. You will participate in quality improvement and may travel to training sites as needed.

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 for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
• Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
• Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
• Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
• Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR BLS

Nephrology nursing

Team leadership

Education

Nursing degree

State licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care AG is seeking an entry level RN for the Outpatient CAP program to coordinate and deliver high-quality hemodialysis care. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients within a comprehensive care team.

The role involves teaching patients and families, documenting in the medical record, and collaborating with RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and technicians. You will participate in quality improvement and may travel to training sites as needed.