Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN

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; Recognize aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and report to or collaborate with appropriate health team members; 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; Initiate and coordinate communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel; 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; May provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff; May assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis; Complete CAP requirements to advance

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 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 of experience as a Registered Nurse; 6 months acute dialysis experience; Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience

Benefits

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