Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Gallatin, Tennessee, United States

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

Requirements

  • Dialysis RN experience is required
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Ability to float to various clinics in the area
  • Completion of CAP requirements to advance
  • Physical ability to perform heavy lifting, move patients, assist with ambulation, stand for prolonged periods, bend over, move equipment up to 200 lbs. (with assistance), and lift solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet

Responsibilities

  • Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment, document in medical record, adjust treatment plans, and notify supervisors or physicians as needed
  • Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family’s basic learning needs; provide initial and ongoing education
  • Direct and provide, in collaboration with staff, safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients
  • Administer medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms, documenting justification and effectiveness
  • Initiate or assist with emergency response measures
  • Serve as a resource for the health care team; participate in staff training and orientation of new staff
  • Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, shipping; reschedule missed or insufficient collections
  • Identify expected outcomes, document and update nursing assessment and plan of care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team
  • Ensure patient awareness of transplant and treatment modality options
  • Perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or other RNs
  • Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Dialysis RN
Hemodialysis
Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
Patient Education
ESKD Care
Nursing Documentation
Treatment Planning

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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