Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
On-siteMount Morris, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Conduct outpatient hemodialysis therapy for assigned patients, performing ongoing data collection, treatment plan adjustments, and medication administration. Assess patient and family learning needs to provide education, initiate emergency responses, and ensure accurate laboratory collection and shipping. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to document nursing assessments, update care plans, and delegate tasks to direct patient care staff. Serve as a resource for the health care team while participating in staff training and quality improvement activities. Complete Clinical Advancement Program requirements to advance within the Fresenius Kidney Care End Stage Kidney Disease team.
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 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
- Must be able to move machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs. with assistance
- Must be able to bend over
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
- Must be able to lift and move patients and assist with ambulation
- 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 with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians
- 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 work in a drug-free workplace
- Must be able to work in a health care facility
- 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 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 complete CAP requirements to advance
Desired Qualifications
- Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred)
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