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 specifically accountable for administering and assessing each patient’s treatment plan. Anderson Acutes – Hospital Setting. Experienced Dialysis is highly preferred. Full-Time (40 hours per week). Coverage for area hospitals in Anderson IN. 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.

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; Recognize aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and report/collaborate with appropriate health team members; Direct and provide safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures; Assess daily assigned patient care needs and collaborate with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed; Initiate and coordinate communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed; Perform implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions; 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; Complete CAP requirements to advance; Perform all other duties as assigned by 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; Capable of educating patients; Exceptional customer service

Nice to have

Experienced Dialysis; 12 months experience as a Registered Nurse; 6 months acute dialysis experience; Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience; Compassionate; Flexible; Independent; Quick-thinking; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

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