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

Perform dialysis treatments on an acute patient population in a hospital setting, including ICU, ER, Rehab, and Med/Surg units; Administer and assess each patient's treatment plan; Work with a wide variety of patients; Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post treatment; Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family basic learning needs; Direct and provide safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures; Initiate and coordinate communication with dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel; Administer medications as prescribed and document patient response; Initiate and assist with emergency response measures; Serve as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model; Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance

Requirements

Current appropriate state licensure; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification; Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed; Entry level for RNs with minimum 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last 2 years as a RN; Must have current dialysis experience; Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience are also required; Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners; Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment

Nice to have

Acute dialysis experience (preferred); Leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment; Compassionate; Flexible; Independent; Quick-thinking; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

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