Outpatient Hemodialysis RN - CAP 1, Growth Path

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

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP 1 role in the Phoenix area. The RN will provide and coordinate clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients within the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) care team.

The position involves collaboration with RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians, with opportunities to participate in teaching, leadership and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• CPR BLS Certification.

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 assessment and documentation of patient data pre– during– post hemodialysis treatment and adjusts the plan as needed.
• Provides patient and family education and learning support.
• Directs and provides safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy with the care team.
• Administers medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms and documents effectiveness.
• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
• Serves as a resource for the health care team and participates in staff training.
• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed collections.
• Identifies expected outcomes and documents nursing assessment and plan of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Educates patients about transplant and treatment modality options.
• Completes CAP requirements to advance.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current appropriate state licensure

CPR BLS Certification

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks an entry-level Registered Nurse for the Outpatient CAP 1 role in the Phoenix area. The RN will provide and coordinate clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients within the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) care team.

The position involves collaboration with RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians, with opportunities to participate in teaching, leadership and quality improvement activities.