Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Inpatient RNs at Fresenius Medical Care perform dialysis treatments on an acute patient population in a hospital setting, including ICU, ER, Rehab, and Med/Surg units. What makes this role truly unique is the level of autonomy you’ll enjoy. Inpatient nurses are specifically accountable for administering and assessing each patient’s treatment plan. And because dialysis is a critical treatment for many hospital procedures and health conditions, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients. Ideal candidates possess leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners. Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience are also required. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations.

Responsibilities

Administering and assessing each patient's treatment plan; Performing ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post treatment; Assessing, collaborating and documenting patient/family's basic learning needs; Directing and providing safe effective patient care for assigned patients; Administering medications as prescribed and documenting medical justification and effectiveness; Initiating and assisting with emergency response measures; Serving as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees; Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance

Requirements

Current appropriate state licensure; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification; Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed; Entry level for RNs with minimum 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last 2 years as an RN; Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience; Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners; Required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment

Nice to have

Acute dialysis experience; Leadership skills; Independence; Compassionate; Flexible; Quick-thinking; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving