Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient
RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical
Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2
criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. 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 End Stage Kidney
Disease (ESKD) health care team this position participates in
decision-making teaching leadership functions and quality
improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and
facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All
duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in
accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy procedures standards
of nursing practice state and federal regulations. Performs all
essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with
guidance from the Clinical Educator Preceptor or in collaboration
with other Registered Nurses. Performs ongoing systematic
collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post
hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the
patient medical record makes adjustments or modifications to
treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader Charge Nurse
Supervisor or Physician as needed. Assesses collaborates and
documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial
and ongoing education to patients and family. Directs and provides
in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff all
aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of
hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. Administers medications
as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s) and
documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. Serves as a
resource leader coach mentor and role model for new and incumbent
employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior work habits
and attitudes towards patients co-workers supervisors and the
company at the facility and area level. Ensures correct laboratory
collection processing and shipping procedures are performed and
reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
Identifies expected outcomes documents and updates the nursing
assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through
collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. Ensures patient
awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the
facility and area level as directed by Supervisor. May serve as a
Preceptor to new employees. Required to complete CAP requirements
to maintain or advance. Performs all other duties as assigned by
Supervisor PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical
demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The position provides direct patient care that
regularly involves heavy lifting moving of patients and assisting
with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide
assistance. This position requires frequent prolonged periods of
standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee
may occasionally be required to move with assistance machines and
equipment of up to 200 lbs. and may lift chemical and water
solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. The work environment
is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature
control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases/materials. Day to day work includes desk work
computer work and interaction with patients facility/hospital staff
and physicians. The position may require travel to training sites
or other facilities. May be asked to provide essential functions of
this position in other locations with the same physical demands and
working conditions as described above. SUPERVISION: Assigned
oversight of Patient Care Technicians//LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team
Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting all the
following: Successful completion of all FKC education and training
requirements for new employees. Must have a minimum of 3 months
experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and
LICENSURE: 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 the
state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
SKILLS: Entry level for RNs with minimum of 2 years of Nephrology
Nursing experience EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Mesa , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Gilbert, Arizona
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