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.

Responsibilities

Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post treatment and documents in the patient medical record; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family 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; 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, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff; Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed

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; Capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service

Nice to have

Leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment; 12 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred); 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred); Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred)

Benefits

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