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. Inpatient nurses are accountable for administering and assessing each patient’s treatment plan. 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.

Responsibilities

Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post treatment and adjusts treatment plan as indicated; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family learning needs and provides initial and ongoing education; Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures; Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel; Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness; Initiates and assists with emergency response measures; Serves as a resource for health care team and participates in staff training and orientation; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis; Required to complete CAP requirements to advance; Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

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 all states in which he or she is employed; Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse; Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience; 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

Nice to have

12 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred); 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred); Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred); Compassionate; Flexible; Independent; Quick-thinking; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package; Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving