Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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

Requirements

  • Professional Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Entry-level designation into Clinical Advancement Program (CAP 1)
  • Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation (with equipment aids and/or coworkers)
  • Ability to stand for frequent, prolonged periods and bend over
  • Ability to move machines/equipment up to 200 lbs. with assistance and lift chemical/water solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
  • Tolerance for healthcare facility environment with air temperature control, moderate noise levels, and exposure to infectious/contagious diseases/materials
  • Capability for desk work, computer work, patient/staff/physician interactions
  • Willingness to travel to training sites or other facilities
  • Full-time employment in Raleigh, NC (Float position)

Responsibilities

  • Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses
  • Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed
  • Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family
  • Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients
  • Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness
  • Initiates or assists with emergency response measures
  • Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned
  • Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections
  • Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team
  • Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
  • Required to complete CAP requirements to advance
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

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