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. The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is 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 but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations.

Responsibilities

Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre, during, and post treatment; 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; 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; Initiates and coordinates communication with dialysis providers and contracted facility personnel; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor

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 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; Leadership skills; Independence; Ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment; Capable of educating patients; Exceptional customer service to our partners

Nice to have

12 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred); 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred); Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred); Compassionate; Flexible; Quick-thinking; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

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