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.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and document in patient medical record; Assess, collaborate and document patient/family basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education; Direct and provide safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures; Assess daily assigned patient care needs and collaborate with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed; Initiate and coordinate communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care; Perform implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions; Administer medications as prescribed and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness; Initiate and assist with emergency response measures; Serve as a resource for health care team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned; Required to complete CAP requirements to advance; Perform 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; Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN; 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; Independence; Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment; Capable of educating patients; Providing exceptional customer service to partners

Nice to have

12 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred); 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred); Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred)

Benefits

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