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. Please note this is a FULL-TIME position only. No per-dem or part-time shifts available.

Responsibilities

Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education; Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures; Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff; Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers; Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions; Administers medications as prescribed; Initiates and assists with emergency response measures; Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model; May provide specialized nursing care instructions to hospital/facility staff; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility; May serve as a Preceptor to new employees; Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance; Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Requirements

Current appropriate state licensure; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification; Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed; Minimum 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last 2 years as a 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; Must be able and willing to work at all three locations; Must be able to work 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday - Saturday, 3 rotating 12-hour shifts per week and 1 on-call Sunday a month; Must be able to perform heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, bending, moving machines/equipment up to 200 lbs with assistance, and lifting chemical/water solutions up to 30 lbs; Required to take Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment

Nice to have

Acute dialysis experience; Leadership skills; Independence; Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment; Compassionate; Flexible; Quick-thinking; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving; Starbucks onsite and great eateries close by each facility