Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

RemoteWorker US; Kuttawa (KY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Registered Nurse to join their dynamic healthcare team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to provide and coordinate high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. As a vital member of the End Stage Kidney Disease healthcare team, you will engage in decision-making, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives while advancing their nursing career. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing journey, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level RN with a focus on patient assessment and care.
• Experience in hemodialysis preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate clinically competent care for patients.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Hemodialysis Therapy

Patient Education

Emergency Response

Team Leadership

Education

Accredited School of Nursing Graduate

Current State Licensure

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

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Purpose And Scope:

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable for providing and coordinating clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. It may include delegating appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff such as RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) healthcare team, this role involves decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

• Perform all essential functions under supervision and guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or collaborating RNs.
• Collect and analyze patient data pre-, during-, and post-hemodialysis, document findings, and adjust treatment plans accordingly, notifying the appropriate team members as needed.
• Assess and document patient/family learning needs, providing ongoing education.
• Deliver safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with care staff.
• Administer prescribed medications, document medical justifications, and monitor effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Serve as a resource, participate in staff training, and orient new staff.
• Ensure proper laboratory procedures and reschedule missed collections.
• Update nursing assessments and care plans collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Inform patients about transplant and treatment options.
• Complete CAP requirements for advancement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

Includes heavy lifting, patient movement, prolonged standing, equipment handling, and exposure to infectious materials, typical of healthcare settings. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Supervision:

Oversee Patient Care Technicians, LPNs, LVNs, or RNs as a Team Leader or Nurse in Charge, after meeting specific experience and training requirements.

Education And Licensure:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current state licensure.
• CPR/BLS Certification.
• Meet state practice requirements.

Experience And Skills:

• Entry level RN with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
• Preferred: experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis.

Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge reading and accepting this job description, understanding the responsibilities, and the possibility of performing duties not explicitly listed.

Addendum: International RN

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, CGFNS Visa Screen, NCLEX pass, or RN license required.
• Current licensure and CPR/BLS certification.

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