Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

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1020 N 18th St, Lafayette, Indiana, 47904, United States of America

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Onsite

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Fresenius Medical Care nurses are on the front line of patient care, improving the quality of life of every patient, every day. That means providing dialysis care to 10-12 patients at any given time, and collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a unique care plan to each one of them. This role is all about relationships and the bond you’ll create with patients and their families. Prior dialysis nursing experience is helpful, but many successful candidates come from a background in ICU, PCU and/or surgery.

Job Description

Willing to train! Fresenius offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including wellness plans and health insurance, matching 401(k), flexible schedules, and paid time off.

Purpose and scope

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.

As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

Principal duties and responsibilities

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

• Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.

• Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.

• Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.

• Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.

• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

• Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.

• Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.

• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.

• Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.

• Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Physical demands and working conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.

• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.

• The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.

• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

• Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.

• The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.

• May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.

Supervision

Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:

• Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.

• 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.

EDUCATION and LICENSURE

• 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.

Experience and required

Skills

• Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.

• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Willing to train! Fresenius offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including wellness plans and health insurance, matching 401(k), flexible schedules, and paid time off.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

Success Profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.

Communicator

Compassionate

Detail Oriented

Relationship Expertise

Facilitator

Leadership

“I am a member of an outstanding team that helps patients gain more control, achieve tangible goals, and live better lives.”

Tony,

Outpatient Services RN

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We fully believe that dedication and passion should be recognized and rewarded. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to all of our employees. Our benefits provide the flexibility, choice and support you need to be at your best as you play a vital part in helping patients live longer, better and healthier lives.

Healthcare

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Medical
• Short/Long-term Disability

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Continuing Education

RN Tuition Assistance Program Clinical Advancement Program (four practice tiers for RNs to advance your career)

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Paid Time Off

Flexibility in using PTO for vacation, holiday and personal time.

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Collaborative Environment

• Employee Pride
• Valued Team Members
• Motivation for Excellence
• Respect & Dignity
• Openness & Trust

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Additional Perks

• Adoption Assistance
• Wireless, Automobile and Computer Discounts
• Discount Fitness Program

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401(k) Retirement Saving

Competitive vesting schedules and a company match of 50 cents for each dollar you save up to the first 6% of your salary (3% additional) after one year of employment.

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