Registered Nurse-RN - Fresenius Medical Care
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES: Paid one on one training and education
provided --- Home Therapy RN's Empower, engage and train dialysis
patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art
training programs and equipment--- Primarily works in the clinic
setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member
present--- Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and
Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours---
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Home Therapies
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 Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with
another Registered Nurse. Performs ongoing, systematic collection
and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents
in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications
to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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
the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care
staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery
of dialysis therapies 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. Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and
education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. Performs
assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's
home environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to
perform dialysis treatments in the home. Trains home dialysis
patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation
and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment
supplies through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training
Program. 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 either 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. Rotates coverage with other licensed home
therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.
Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night,
weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. The
position may require travel to training sites, other facilities and
patient homes. May be asked to provide essential functions of this
position in other locations including patient's home with the same
physical demands and working conditions as described above. Day to
day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with
patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. SUPERVISION:
Assigned oversight of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Patient Care Technicians and
Home Therapies Care Team Assistants 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 home dialysis
therapies 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
a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience
within the last 2 years as a RN. 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.
"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful
candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant
education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate:
$37.00 - $63.00"
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