Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Entry-level designation into Clinical Advancement Program (CAP 1)
  • Willingness to complete paid training and CAP requirements to advance
  • Ability to perform physical demands: heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, bending over, and occasionally moving machines/equipment (with assistance)
  • Compliance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, procedures, standards of nursing practice, contractual agreements, state and federal regulations

Responsibilities

  • Perform all essential functions under direction of Supervisor and with guidance from Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with another RN
  • Conduct ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post treatment, document in medical record, adjust treatment plans, and notify Supervisor, Physician, primary nurse, etc., as indicated
  • Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family basic learning needs; provide initial and ongoing education
  • Recognize and report patient status variations from normal to appropriate health team members (e.g., Supervisor, physician, facility primary Nurse)
  • Direct and provide safe, effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for modality-specific treatment procedures
  • Assess daily patient care needs and collaborate with direct and ancillary staff
  • Initiate and coordinate communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and contracted facility personnel for continuity of care
  • Implement, administer, monitor, and document patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions; notify physician and blood supplier of adverse reactions
  • Administer medications as prescribed, document justification and effectiveness
  • Initiate and assist with emergency response measures
  • Serve as resource for health care team; participate in staff training and orientation of new staff
  • Provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as per contract
  • Assist in Outpatient facility on as-needed basis
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Patient Assessment
Treatment Planning
Patient Education
Medical Documentation
Dialysis Care
Care Coordination
Team 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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