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).EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

Join our team! • Rated Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces. • Paid Dialysis Training • Tuition reimbursement • Competitive Pay & Benefits - Eligible for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire date. • Generous PTO and ESL leave accrual • 401K Retirement benefits with match • Many perks and discount programs available.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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedThe rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.Hourly Rate: $33 - $55Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses.  The CAP RN 1 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.  As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 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 Clinical Manager (CM) and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment. Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire.   Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or Physician as needed.Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input.Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical RecordInitiates or assists with emergency response measures.Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures.Promotes infection control, equipment and environmental safety.Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. 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.Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling.Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned.Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned. Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. 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 and 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 and 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 as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after the following: Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN plusSuccessful completion of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.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 within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years.Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).Chronic hemodialysis experience (preferred).Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees.Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification.Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies.Successful completion of on-going training and education as assigned or required. EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

Join our growing team! • Rated Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces.• Paid Dialysis Training • Tuition reimbursement• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Eligible for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire date. • Generous PTO and ESL leave accrual• 401K Retirement benefits with match• Many perks and discount programs available.  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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

Must have: - At least 1 year of RN experience- RN active license* Dialysis experienced is preferred but NOT a mandatoryPURPOSE 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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN. Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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.Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.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 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN.Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation.  Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

Join our growing team! • Rated Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces.• Paid Dialysis Training • Tuition reimbursement• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Eligible for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire date. • Generous PTO and ESL leave accrual• 401K Retirement benefits with match• Many perks and discount programs available.  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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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).ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative.ADDENDUM:FTN Group- International RNEDUCATION and LICENSURE:· Bachelor’s degree in nursing required and either a CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) Visa Screen Certificate OR an NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass letter OR a Registered Nursing License in the state of intended employment required.· 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 employedEO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less

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.Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.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 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN.Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred).EOE, disability/veterans

Read Less