Float Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Registered professional nurse (RN) with entry-level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)
  • Ability to perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse
  • Capable of ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data, documentation in patient medical records, and adjustments to treatment plans
  • Ability to assess, collaborate, and document patient/family learning needs for initial and ongoing education
  • Skills in directing and providing safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy in collaboration with patients, home care partners, and staff
  • Competence in administering medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms, with documentation
  • Ability to initiate or assist with emergency response measures
  • Capability to serve as a resource for the health care team and participate in staff training and orientation
  • Knowledge of correct laboratory collection, processing, shipping procedures, and rescheduling missed collections
  • Ability to identify expected outcomes, document and update nursing assessments and plans of care via Interdisciplinary Team collaboration
  • Ensures patient awareness of transplant and treatment modality options
  • Skills in identifying, evaluating, selecting, and educating Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners
  • Ability to assess home environment barriers and partner/family readiness for home dialysis
  • Proficiency in training Home Dialysis patients/Home Partners on equipment operation and maintenance through formal programs
  • Required to complete CAP requirements to advance
  • Physical ability for direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving equipment/patients (up to 200 lbs. with assistance), assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, bending, and lifting solutions up to 30 lbs

Responsibilities

  • Provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
  • Assess and manage patients’ response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy per protocols, communicating issues to physicians
  • Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities as part of the ESKD health care team
  • Perform all duties in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, nursing standards, and state/federal regulations
  • Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients, document in medical records, adjust treatment plans, and notify Supervisor/physician
  • Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family basic learning needs; provide initial and ongoing education
  • Direct and provide, in collaboration with patient, home care partner, and staff, all aspects of safe and effective dialysis therapy delivery
  • Administer medications as prescribed or per algorithms, documenting justification and effectiveness
  • Initiate or assist with emergency response measures
  • Serve as a resource for health care team; participate in staff training and new staff orientation
  • Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, shipping; reschedule missed/insufficient collections
  • Identify expected outcomes; document and update nursing assessment and plan of care via Interdisciplinary Team
  • Ensure patient awareness of transplant and treatment modality options
  • Assist in identification, evaluation, selection, and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners
  • Perform assessment of Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment, barriers, and partner/family readiness/ability
  • Train Home Dialysis patients/Home Partners on safe, effective operation and maintenance of equipment/supplies via formal Home Dialysis Training Program
  • Complete CAP requirements to advance
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Registered Nurse
RN
Dialysis
Home Therapies
Patient Assessment
Treatment Planning
Patient Education
Medication Administration
ESKD
Clinical Documentation

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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