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. Inpatient nurses are accountable for administering and assessing each patient's treatment plan. The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP), accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and document in the patient medical record; Assess, collaborate and document patient/family's 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; 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; May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis; Required to complete CAP requirements to advance

Requirements

Must have prior dialysis or acute care experience; Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience; 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; Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN

Nice to have

12 months experience as a Registered Nurse; 6 months acute dialysis experience; Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience; Leadership skills; Independence; Quick decision-making in a fast-paced environment; Compassionate; Flexible; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid time off; Parental leave; Performance-based bonuses; Continuing education; Collaborative environment; Additional perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving