Utilization Management Nurse - Home Solutions - Compact RN Required
HumanaSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Dialysis HHD PD Registered Nurse RN at Fresenius Medical Care
Winter Haven, Florida, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical, DialysisIndustries
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Entry-level designation into Clinical Advancement Program (CAP 1); required to complete CAP requirements to advance
- Ability to perform under direction of Supervisor with guidance from Educator/Preceptor or in collaboration with another RN
- Physical ability for direct patient care: heavy lifting, moving equipment/patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, bending, moving machines/equipment up to 200 lbs. with assistance, lifting chemical/water solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
- Compliance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate clinically competent care: assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation for assigned patients
- Assess and manage patients’ response to home dialysis (HHD/PD) training and treatment per protocols; communicate issues to physician
- Perform ongoing systematic collection/analysis of dialysis data, document in medical record, adjust/modify treatment plan, notify Supervisor/physician
- Assess, collaborate, document patient/family learning needs; provide initial/ongoing education
- Direct/provide safe/effective dialysis therapy delivery in collaboration with patient, home care partner, direct/ancillary staff
- Administer medications per prescription/approved algorithms; document justification/effectiveness
- Initiate/assist with emergency response measures
- Serve as resource for health care team; participate in staff training/orientation
- Ensure correct lab collection/processing/shipping; reschedule missed/insufficient collections
- Identify expected outcomes; document/update nursing assessment/plan of care via Interdisciplinary Team collaboration
- Ensure patient awareness of transplant/treatment modality options
- Assist in identification/evaluation/selection/education of Home Dialysis candidates/Home Partners
- Assess home environment, barriers, partner/family readiness/ability for home dialysis
- Train Home Dialysis patients/Home Partners on safe/effective operation/maintenance of equipment/supplies via formal Home Dialysis Training Program
- Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership, quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes/facility operations
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Skills
Registered Nurse
RN
Dialysis
Home Dialysis
HHD
PD
Patient Assessment
Treatment Planning
Patient Education
Medication Administration
ESKD
Emergency Response
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