Paid one on one training and education providedEmpower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipmentPrimarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member presentPosition functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hoursPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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 IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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Paid one on one training and education providedEmpower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipmentPrimarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member presentPosition functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hoursPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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 IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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."The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work 17perience, skills, and competencies.Hourly Rate: $28 - $47Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.Benefit 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.Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below. Benefit 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 and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance." Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

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Paid one on one training and education providedEmpower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipmentPrimarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member presentPosition functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hoursPURPOSE 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 Program Manager with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a Home Therapy 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 review and analysis of dialysis data for Home Therapy patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor 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 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 provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic dialysis therapy to assigned patients.Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.Ensures correct patient 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 RNs, 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.Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.  Admits new patients to Home Therapy using the appropriate processes per Fresenius Kidney Care policy and procedure.Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe and effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.  Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols. Communicates patient related issues to the physician as neededIdentifies 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.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 Fresenius Kidney Care 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.Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires participation in on-call rotation. (Night, Weekend or as defined by individual program needs).May be asked to provide essential functions of this position, travel to home dialysis patient homes and 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 12 months experience as an RN plusSuccessful completion of 3 months experience as an RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or home 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 Home dialysis or 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.Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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."The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work 17perience, skills, and competencies.Hourly Rate: $28 - $47Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.Benefit 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.Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below. Benefit 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 and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance." Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The professional registered nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. 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 Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapies 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, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility and area level. 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.Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. Trains home dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training Program.Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.Required to complete CAP requirements to either maintain or 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.Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities and patient homes.May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapies Care Team Assistants 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 3 months experience home dialysis therapies as a RN.EDUCATION and LICENSURE:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or successful completion of CPR BLS CertificationMust meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:Entry level for RNs with a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN.EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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Join our Team in Home Therapy as a RN!Rates as Forbes Best Employers.Potential hire on bonus for experience.Up to 5+K tuition reimbursement.Paid training.Eligible for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire date.Generous PTO and sick leave accrual.401K Retirement benefits with match.Many perks and discount programs available.*Paid one on one training and education provided  *Empower, engage, and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipment*Primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present *Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours 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 Program Manager with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a Home Therapy 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 review and analysis of dialysis data for Home Therapy patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor 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 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 provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic dialysis therapy to assigned patients.Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.Ensures correct patient 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 RNs, 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.Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.  Admits new patients to Home Therapy using the appropriate processes per Fresenius Kidney Care policy and procedure.Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe and effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.  Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols. Communicates patient related issues to the physician as neededIdentifies 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.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 Fresenius Kidney Care 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.Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires participation in on-call rotation. (Night, Weekend or as defined by individual program needs).May be asked to provide essential functions of this position, travel to home dialysis patient homes and 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 12 months experience as an RN plusSuccessful completion of 3 months experience as an RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or home 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 Home dialysis or 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

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Functions as part of the Home Therapies dialysis health care team. Ensures provision of quality home patient care in accordance with company policies, procedures and training. Supports the company’s commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI activities, including those related to patient satisfaction. Actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the company’s Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Staff Related: Provides safe and effective training and oversight of the delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy and procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the Corporation, state and federal agencies.Rotates with other licensed staff to ensure adequate coverage.Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.Quality: Provides outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by company quality goals and standards.Submits CQI information to Clinical Manager for completion of HT QAI Template for inclusion in facility CQI packet.Participates in all monthly CQI meetings.Education: Assists in the identification and evaluation of candidates for the company Home Therapies Program, including assessment of patients’ home environment.Trains home patients and their families/significant others on the safe and effective operation and maintenance (as appropriate), of all home therapies equipment through a formal Home Therapies training program.Educates patients and family regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and the delivery of the company Kidney Options Program.Assesses patient and family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and patients’ home environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy.Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal dialysis, peritoneal or vascular access and home dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.Dialysis Treatment: Provides safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with ESRD.Assesses patients’ response to home dialysis treatment therapy by following predetermined protocols.Communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed.Reports adverse patient events at home or in the clinic as well as equipment and technology related problems to the Clinical/Home Therapies management and physician including the correct documentation of such events.Coordinates the transfer of patients to the hemodialysis clinic when needed and appropriate.Laboratory Related: Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System.Follows company policies and government regulations related to the collection, packaging, and delivery of lab specimens and reporting of results.General Duties: Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiate CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest when the patient is in the medical office.Administers medications as prescribed including following algorithms (as appropriate), and document appropriate medical justification if indicated and maintain records on controlled substances as required by law.Maintenance/Technical: Maintains appropriate skill level in the operation of all home dialysis therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems with the patient via telephone.Directs patients in the preventative maintenance of home therapies equipment, including water systems and analyses as appropriate.Coordinates with the company products division on the delivery, operation and maintenance of all home therapy dialysis equipment.Medical Records & Documentation: Admits all new patients and documents as needed.Documents all relevant data including physician orders, lab results, vital signs, and treatment parameters, and patient status and any treatment related data appropriately, and enters into Medical Information System.Participates in and ensures all company policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and discharge are appropriately implemented.Completes all monthly and annual reporting as required by company policies and government regulations.Other: Performs other related duties as assignedPHYSICAL 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.Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noiselevels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materialsEmployees 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 reasonableaccommodations can be made.SUPERVISION: NoneEDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)Current appropriate state licensureEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:Minimum of one year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred, ICU experience preferred.Minimum of one year dialysis experience preferred, peritoneal experience preferred.Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of dialysis therapies.Competent at operating all Home Therapies related equipment.Successfully complete CPR certification with maintenance as required.Icd-9 coding Training.Demonstrated teaching abilities.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

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Rated Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces Come join a dynamic dialysis clinic to train dialysis patients to do their therapies at home. Empower, engage, and train clinic dialysis patients on Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Hemodialysis using state of the art training programs. Help make a difference in dialysis patients’ lives by helping to train them to do their dialysis at home. Tuition reimbursement  Competitive Pay & Benefits 401K Retirement benefits   PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.Performs ongoing systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient home care partner direct and ancillary patient care staff all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.Assists in the identification evaluation selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.  Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.  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 equipment 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.Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires participation in on-call rotation night weekend holiday or as defined by individual program needs.The position may require travel to training sites other facilities or patient homes.May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. Day to day work includes desk work computer work interaction with patients facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs RNs Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN. Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.EDUCATION and LICENSURE:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or successful completion of CPR BLS CertificationMust 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 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred). EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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 IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.  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 equipment, 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.Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing theIshihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN. Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.EDUCATION and LICENSURE:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or successful completion of CPR BLS CertificationMust 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 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred).EOE, disability/veterans

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Paid one on one training and education provided ​Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipment​Primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present​Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours​PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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 IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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Paid one on one training and education providedEmpower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipmentPrimarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member presentPosition functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hoursPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The professional registered nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. 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 Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapies 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, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility and area level. 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.Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. Trains home dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training Program.Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.Required to complete CAP requirements to either maintain or 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.Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities and patient homes.May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapies Care Team Assistants 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 3 months experience home dialysis therapies as a RN.EDUCATION and LICENSURE:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or successful completion of CPR BLS CertificationMust meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:Entry level for RNs with a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN.Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

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Paid one on one training and education providedEmpower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipmentPrimarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member presentPosition functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hoursPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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 IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans

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Paid one on one training and education providedEmpower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipmentPrimarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member presentPosition functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hoursPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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.The 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: $31.00 - $52.00EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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 IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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This Home Therapy position will be primarily be based out of North Myrtle Beach, but will also be responsible for assisting with coverage at the following locations:Myrtle Beach – 6289Brunswick – 6195Georgetown – 1390Murrells Inlet – 2080PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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

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Rated Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces Come join a dynamic dialysis clinic to train dialysis patients to do their therapies at home. Empower, engage, and train clinic dialysis patients on Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Hemodialysis using state of the art training programs. Help make a difference in dialysis patients’ lives by helping to train them to do their dialysis at home. Tuition reimbursement  Competitive Pay & Benefits 401K Retirement benefits   PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.Performs ongoing systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient home care partner direct and ancillary patient care staff all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.Assists in the identification evaluation selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.  Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.  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 equipment 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.Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires participation in on-call rotation night weekend holiday or as defined by individual program needs.The position may require travel to training sites other facilities or patient homes.May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. Day to day work includes desk work computer work interaction with patients facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs RNs Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN. Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.EDUCATION and LICENSURE:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or successful completion of CPR BLS CertificationMust 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 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred). EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.· Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.· Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.· Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.· Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.· 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 equipment, 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.· Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.· Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.· The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.· May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.· Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN.· Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.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.· Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)· Home dialysis therapy 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 IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws."EOE, disability/veterans

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. 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 with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis 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.Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program.  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 equipment, 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.Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient’s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing theIshihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants 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 12 months experience as a RN. Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.EDUCATION and LICENSURE:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or successful completion of CPR BLS CertificationMust 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 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)Home dialysis therapy experience (preferred).EOE, disability/veterans

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