Acute Inpatient Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Kidney Care, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Dialysis Experience Required
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Meets RN CAP 2 criteria (entry level or advancement from CAP 1)
  • Ability to perform physical demands including heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation
  • Completion of CAP requirements to maintain or advance

Responsibilities

  • Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post treatment, document in medical record, adjust treatment plans, and notify appropriate personnel
  • Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family learning needs; provide initial and ongoing education
  • Recognize and report variations from normal patient status to health team members
  • Direct and provide safe, effective patient care for assigned patients across modality-specific treatments
  • Assess daily patient care needs and collaborate with direct and ancillary staff
  • Initiate and coordinate communication with FKC, Non-FKC dialysis providers, and contracted facility personnel for continuity of care
  • Implement, administer, monitor, and document intradialytic transfusions, including adverse reaction notifications
  • Administer medications as prescribed, document justification and effectiveness
  • Initiate and assist with emergency response measures
  • Serve as resource, leader, coach, mentor, and role model for employees
  • Provide specialized nursing care instructions to hospital/facility staff as per contract
  • Assist in Outpatient facility as needed
  • Serve as Preceptor to new employees
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
  • Perform all functions in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, nursing standards, regulations, and agreements

Skills

Dialysis
Inpatient Nursing
Patient Assessment
Treatment Planning
Patient Education
Documentation
Delegation
Quality Improvement

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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