Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
On-siteWest Valley City, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Conduct outpatient hemodialysis therapy for assigned patients, collecting and analyzing pre-during-post data to adjust treatment plans and document outcomes in medical records. Assess patient and family learning needs to provide education, administer medications per approved algorithms, and ensure correct laboratory collection and shipping procedures. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to update nursing assessments, initiate emergency responses, and delegate tasks to direct patient care staff. Serve as a resource for the health care team, participate in staff training, and advance through the Clinical Advancement Program by completing required education and training. Perform heavy lifting and prolonged standing in a health care facility environment while maintaining compliance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies and standards of nursing practice.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN
- Must have a 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 200 lbs. with assistance
- Must be able to lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
- Must be able to bend over
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
- Must be able to move patients and assist with ambulation
- Must be able to perform essential functions in other locations
- Must be able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels
- Must be able to work in an environment with air temperature control
- Must be able to work in a health care facility
- Must be able to interact with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians
- Must be able to perform desk work and computer work
- Must be able to work with infectious and contagious diseases/materials
- Must be able to work under the direction of the Supervisor
- Must be able to work with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor
- Must be able to collaborate 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 document in the patient medical record
- Must be able to make adjustments or modifications to treatment plan
- Must be able to notify Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician
- Must be able to assess, collaborate, and document patient/family's basic learning needs
- Must be able to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family
- Must be able to direct and provide all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy
- Must be able to administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s)
- Must be able to document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness
- 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 participate in staff training and orientation of new staff
- Must be able to ensure correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed
- Must be able to reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory collections
- Must be able to identify expected outcomes
- Must be able to document and update 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 perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- 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)
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