Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
$81,120–$106,080 year
On-siteChelmsford, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-, during-, and post-hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients, documenting findings in medical records and adjusting treatment plans as needed. Assess and document learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and families, while administering medications per prescribed algorithms and initiating emergency response measures when required. Direct the daily provision of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with direct and ancillary staff, ensuring correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures. Serve as a resource for the health care team, participating in staff training and orientation of new employees as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- 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
- Minimum of 9 months experience as a RN
- Minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN
- Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to bend over
- Must be able to move machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs
- Must be able to lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
- Must be able to move with assistance
- Must be available for travel to training sites or other facilities
- Must be able to provide essential functions of this position in other locations
- Must be able to work in a health care facility with moderate noise levels
- Must be able to be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
- Must be able to perform essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses
- Must be able to perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment
- Must be able to assess, collaborate, and document patient/family's basic learning needs
- Must be able to administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s)
- Must be able to initiate or assist with emergency response measures
- Must be able to serve as a resource for health care team
- Must be able to ensure correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed
- Must be able to identify expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care
- Must be able to ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
- Must be able to complete CAP requirements to advance
- Must be able to delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians
- Must be able to participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities
- Must be able to work in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations
Desired Qualifications
- Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred)
- Experience as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge
- Experience in successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees
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