Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Lithonia, Georgia, United States

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

Requirements

  • Entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) - required to complete CAP requirements to advance
  • Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving of patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, bending over, moving machines/equipment up to 200 lbs. (with assistance), and lifting chemical/water solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
  • Capability to work in a health care facility environment with air temperature control, moderate noise levels, potential exposure to infectious/contagious diseases/materials
  • Performs duties under direction of Supervisor and with guidance from Clinical Educator/Preceptor or in collaboration with other RNs
  • Compliance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations

Responsibilities

  • Provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
  • Delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff (RNs, LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians)
  • Participation in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities as part of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team
  • Ongoing systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment, documentation in medical record, adjustments/modifications to treatment plan, and notification to Team Leader/Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Physician as needed
  • Assessment, collaboration, and documentation of patient/family basic learning needs; provision of initial and ongoing education
  • Direction and provision (in collaboration with staff) of all aspects of daily safe and effective hemodialysis therapy delivery
  • Administration of medications as prescribed or per approved algorithm(s), with documentation of justification and effectiveness
  • Initiation or assistance with emergency response measures
  • Serving as a resource for health care team, participation in staff training and orientation of new staff
  • Ensuring correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping; rescheduling missed/insufficient collections
  • Identification of expected outcomes, documentation/updating of nursing assessment and plan of care via collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team
  • Ensuring patient awareness of transplant and treatment modality options
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Hemodialysis
Patient Assessment
Treatment Planning
Medication Administration
Patient Education
Nursing Documentation
Dialysis Therapy
ESKD Care
Quality Improvement

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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