Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN (Training Provided)
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:
No dialysis experience required; extensive on the job PAID
training!Full-Time (36-40 hours per week)
About this role: As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with
Fresenius Medical Care, you will be part of a close-knit,
collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and
providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal
disease or chronic kidney disease. -Our clinic RNs build strong
bonds and lasting relationships with people who entrust us with
their care, their families, and fellow care team members. -How you
grow or advance: As a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Nephrology
Nurse Advancement Program (NNAP) to grow and advance in your
career. By participating in NNAP, you will develop clinical
leadership skills, derive greater career satisfaction, have an
opportunity to share your expertise with others, and be recognized
for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new
hires will begin at the appropriate NNAP level based on prior
experience and education.Our culture: We believe our employees are
our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our
people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition
reimbursement to support your education goals, granting
scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural
disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal
hardship hits, we take care of our people.Our focus on diversity:
We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age,
race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural
tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups
(ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social
and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for
professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and
peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage
opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous
asset that sets us apart.At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly
make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney
disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been
looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of
healthcare, apply today.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:All
duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in
accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards
of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.--- - - -As a
member of the nephrology health care team, you will participate in
decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality
improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and
facility operations.--- - - -Coordinates patient care including
assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned
group of hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation of
appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff. ---- - - -Performs
ongoing analysis of patient data with each patient visit and
documents in the patient medical record.--- - - -Adjusts or modify
the treatment plan as indicated and notify supervisor as needed.---
- - -Provides initial and ongoing education to patient and family.
---- - - -Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance
with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical
justification and effectiveness.--- - - -Initiates or assist with
emergency response measures.--- - - -Ensures correct laboratory
collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.--- -
- -Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care
plan.--- - - -Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and
treatment modality options.--- - - -Completes CAP requirements to
either maintain or advance within the program. ---- - - -Makes
referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.
---- - - -Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and
treatment modality options. - -EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: ---- - -
-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.EXPERIENCE
AND SKILLS:--- - - -Qualities and traits: compassion, caring,
support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable.--- - - -Experience
as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not required).--- - -
-Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred but not
required).--- - - -Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind
Test.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands
and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.--- - - -The position provides direct patient
care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and
assisting with ambulation. -Equipment aids and/or - - - coworkers
may provide assistance. ---- - - -This position requires frequent,
prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend
over. ---- - - -The employee may occasionally be required to move,
with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may
lift chemical and water - - - - - solutions of up to 30 lbs. as
high as 5 feet. ---- - - -The work environment is characteristic of
a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate
noise levels. ---- - - -May be exposed to infectious and contagious
diseases/materials.--- - - -Day to day work includes desk work,
computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff
and physicians. ---- - - -The position may require travel to
training sites or other facilities.--- - - -May be asked to provide
essential functions of this position in other locations with the
same physical demands and working conditions as described - -
above. -EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity -Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a
drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Dubuque , Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN (Training Provided), Healthcare , Madison, Iowa
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