Acute 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. 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

Administer and assess each patient's treatment plan; Perform ongoing systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre/during/post treatment; Document in patient medical record and adjust treatment plan as indicated; Assess, collaborate and document patient/family learning needs and provide initial and ongoing education; Direct and provide safe effective patient care for assigned patients 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 and participate in staff training and orientation; Initiate and coordinate communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and contracted facility personnel; Perform implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions; May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility as needed; Required to complete CAP requirements to advance

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; Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners

Nice to have

Leadership skills; Independence; Ability 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

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