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

Provide direct patient care in multiple modalities including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and apheresis; Supervise and direct Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; Assess patients' responses to treatment therapy and make appropriate adjustments; Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team; Document all treatment information in patient record and hospital record; Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas; Perform all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing; Operate all related equipment appropriately and safely; Complete and document ongoing participation in QAI activities; Act as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis related patient/equipment complications

Requirements

Current appropriate state licensure; One year RN experience required and required nursing skills; Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs; Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Apheresis RNs; Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient; Successful completion of training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient; BLS CPR Recognition; Demonstrates organizational and time management skills; Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others; Successful completion of Nurses Technical Training; Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed; Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service; Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience

Nice to have

ICU experience; ACLS CPR Recognition; Certification in Nephrology Nursing or Apheresis Nursing

Benefits

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