Field Care Manager - RN
HumanaSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Home Therapy Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care
Indianapolis, Indiana, 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 the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP); willing to train and complete CAP requirements to advance
- Ability to perform physical demands including heavy lifting, moving equipment and patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, and bending
Responsibilities
- Perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse
- Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients, document in the patient medical record, make adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated, and notify Supervisor or physician as needed
- Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family
- Direct and provide, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients
- Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness
- Initiate or assist with emergency response measures
- Serve as a resource for health care team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned
- Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed and reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory collections
- Identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team
- Ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
- Assist in the identification, evaluation, selection, and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners
- Perform assessment and identify barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home environment and partner/family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home
- Train Home Dialysis patients and/or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What compensation and benefits does Fresenius Medical Care offer for this RN position?
Fresenius offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including wellness plans and health insurance, matching 401(k), flexible schedules, and paid time off.
Is this Home Therapy RN position remote or home-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills or experience are required for the Home Therapies RN CAP 1 role?
The role is an entry-level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for registered professional nurses, requiring the ability to perform essential functions under supervision, assess and manage patients’ response to home dialysis, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
What is the work environment like for this RN position at Fresenius?
The role involves working as part of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, participating in decision-making, teaching, leadership, quality improvement, and collaborating with supervisors, educators, preceptors, patients, families, and ancillary staff.
Is prior experience required, or are they willing to train for this RN role?
This is an entry-level position in the Clinical Advancement Program with willingness to train, performed under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator or Preceptor.
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