Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Eugene
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionRN—ClinicalAbout 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, Tigard , Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Eugene, Oregon
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