Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES: Join our team! --- Rated as one of Forbes'
U.S. Best Employers --- Paid one-on-one training --- Tuition
reimbursement --- Competitive Pay & Benefits --- Paid time off ---
401(K) and much more About this role: As a Dialysis Clinic
Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius Medical Care, you will be part
of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering
unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients
facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. Our
clinic RNs build strong bonds and lasting relationships with people
who entrust us with their care, their families, and fellow care
team members. How you grow or advance: As a Dialysis RN, you will
enter our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in
your career. By participating in CAP, you will develop clinical
leadership skills, derive greater career satisfaction, have an
opportunity to share your expertise with others, and be recognized
for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new
hires will begin at the appropriate CAP level based on prior
experience and education. Our culture: We believe our employees are
our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our
people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition
reimbursement to support your education goals, granting
scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural
disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal
hardship hits, we take care of our people. Our focus on diversity:
We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age,
race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural
tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups
(ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social
and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for
professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and
peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage
opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous
asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly
make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney
disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been
looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of
healthcare, apply today. 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. As a member of
the nephrology health care team, you will participate in
decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality
improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and
facility operations. Coordinates patient care including assessment,
planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of
hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation of appropriate
tasks to direct patient care staff. Performs ongoing analysis of
patient data with each patient visit and documents in the patient
medical record. Adjusts or modify the treatment plan as indicated
and notify supervisor as needed. Provides initial and ongoing
education to patient and family. Administers medications as
prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and
document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiates or assist with emergency response measures. Ensures
correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures
are performed. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the
patient care plan. Ensures patient awareness related to transplant
and treatment modality options. Completes CAP requirements to
either maintain or advance within the program. Makes referrals to
Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate. Ensures
patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality
options. 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 SKILLS: --- Qualities and traits:
compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaborative,
reliable. --- Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not
required). --- Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred but
not required). --- Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. --- The position provides direct patient care that
regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting
with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide
assistance. --- This position requires frequent, prolonged periods
of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. --- The
employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance,
machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and
water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. --- The work
environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air
temperature control and moderate noise levels. --- May be exposed
to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. --- Day to day
work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients,
facility/hospital staff and physicians. --- The position may
require travel to training sites or other facilities. --- May be
asked to provide essential functions of this position in other
locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as
described above. 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.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Elkhart , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Elkhart, Indiana
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