Registered Nurse
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionAbout 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, Denton , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Fort Worth, Texas
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...