Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
On-siteCape Girardeau, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Collect and analyze patient data pre-, during, and post-hemodialysis treatment to adjust care plans and document in medical records. Assess and educate patients and families on basic learning needs, treatment modalities, and transplant options. Administer medications per approved algorithms, ensure correct laboratory collection and shipping, and initiate emergency response measures. Collaborate with direct and ancillary staff to deliver safe hemodialysis therapy, while delegating tasks to RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. Participate in quality improvement, staff training, and orientation of new employees as a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease health care team. Requires current RN licensure, CPR BLS certification, and at least nine months of RN experience with three months in hemodialysis.
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 perform frequent, prolonged periods of standing
- Must be able to move patients and assist with ambulation
- Must be able to move machines and equipment
- Must be able to work in an environment with moderate noise levels
- 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 air temperature control
- Must be able to work with infectious and contagious diseases/materials
- Must be able to travel to training sites or other facilities
- Must be able to provide essential functions of this position in other locations
- Must be able to complete CAP requirements to advance
- Must be able to perform all 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 participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned
- Must be able to ensure correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed
- Must be able to identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients
- Must be able to ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
- Must be able to perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
- 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 that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations
- 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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