New Graduate Registered Nurse at Fresenius Medical Care

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, MedicalIndustries

Requirements

  • Functions as Registered Nurse Applicant under direction/supervision of Staff Registered Nurse
  • Obtain nursing license and registration within state-specific timeframe or 90 days from hire, whichever sooner
  • Adhere to FMS policies, procedures, training, FMCNA Compliance Program, and patient care/administrative policies
  • Support FMCNA mission, vision, values, customer service philosophy, Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), CQI activities, and process improvements

Responsibilities

  • Staff Related
  • Direct Patient Care Technicians in safe/effective chronic hemodialysis therapy delivery per policies, regulations
  • Delegate tasks to direct patient care staff (LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, Dialysis Assistants)
  • Assess daily patient care needs and develop appropriate assignments
  • Monitor patient care staff for techniques and adherence to policies/procedures
  • Participate in staff training, orientation of new staff
  • Attend all required staff meetings
  • Patient Related
  • Education
  • Meet educational needs of patients/family on End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Provide ongoing education on renal disease, vascular access, dialysis therapy, related health conditions
  • Discuss/record education on diet/fluid/medication compliance
  • Provide detailed education on adequacy measures (OLC, AMP, UKM)
  • Ensure transplant/modality awareness, drive catheter reduction
  • Educate on laboratory values relation to dialysis therapy, compliance, medications, fluid
  • Dialysis Treatment
  • Provide safe/effective care to ESRD patients
  • Implement treatment prescriptions (Sodium modeling, Ultrafiltration modeling)
  • Assess patient response to hemodialysis, adjust/modify plan, communicate issues to Team Leader/physician
  • Identify/communicate patient issues to Team Leader/physician
  • Initiate/conduct Initial/Annual Nursing Assessment, ongoing evaluation/documentation per policies
  • Participate in pre-evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, post-evaluation of hemodialysis
  • Intervene for patient adequacy changes, troubleshoot access flow issues (OLC/AMP)
  • Provide/supervise/monitor hemodialysis access care per procedures
  • Implement/administer/monitor/document interdialytic transfusions, notify of adverse reactions

Skills

Registered Nurse
Hemodialysis
Patient Care
ESRD
Vascular Access
Staff Training
Patient Education
Dialysis Therapy

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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