Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
About this role: As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with
Fresenius Medical Care, you will be part of a close-knit,
collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and
providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal
disease or chronic kidney disease. Our clinic RNs build strong
bonds and lasting relationships with people who entrust us with
their care, their families, and fellow care team members.How you
grow or advance: As a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical
Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By
participating in CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills,
derive greater career satisfaction, have an opportunity to share
your expertise with others, and be recognized for your experience,
knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the
appropriate CAP level based on prior experience and education.Our
culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset we
value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you
may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your
education goals, granting scholarships to family members,
delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing
financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our
people.Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing
environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual
orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse
range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees
with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or
experiences to come together for professional and personal
development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse
workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion
for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.At
Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the
lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the
career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a
vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.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.
- As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will
participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and
quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes
and facility operations.
- Coordinates patient care including assessment, planning,
intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis
patients. This includes delegation of appropriate tasks to direct
patient care staff.
- Performs ongoing analysis of patient data with each patient
visit and documents in the patient medical record.
- Adjusts or modify the treatment plan as indicated and notify
supervisor as needed.
- Provides initial and ongoing education to patient and
family.
- Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with
approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical
justification and effectiveness.
- Initiates or assist with emergency response measures.
- Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping
procedures are performed.
- Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient
care plan.
- Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment
modality options.
- Completes CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within
the program.
- Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as
appropriate.
- Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment
modality options.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 SKILLS: Qualities and traits: compassion,
caring, support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable. Experience
as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not required). Chronic/acute
hemodialysis experience (preferred but not required). Successfully
pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.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, 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.The rate of pay for this
position will depend on the successful candidates work location and
qualifications, including relevant education, work experience,
skills, and competencies.Hourly Rate: $33.62 - $50.43
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Center, Santa Rosa , Registered Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Santa Rosa, California
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