Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
On-siteKilleen, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Assess, plan, and evaluate care for assigned patients undergoing hemodialysis, including collection and analysis of pre- and post-treatment data. Direct and provide safe delivery of therapy to patients while administering medications and initiating emergency responses as needed. Document patient learning needs to educate patients and families, and ensure correct laboratory collection and shipping procedures. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to update nursing assessments and participate in staff training and quality improvement activities. Requires 9 months of RN experience and 3 months in hemodialysis; full-time role with physical demands involving patient lifting and prolonged standing.
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 with the same physical demands
- 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 in an environment where the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
- Must be able to travel to training sites or other facilities
- 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 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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