Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Vidalia, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
  • Completion of the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) requirements
  • Ability to perform ongoing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care
  • Knowledge of hemodialysis procedures and protocols
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Performs ongoing systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre, during, and post hemodialysis treatment
  • Documents in the patient medical record and adjusts treatment plans as needed
  • Notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Physician of any concerns
  • Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs and provides initial and ongoing education
  • Directs and provides hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients in collaboration with other patient care staff
  • Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithms, documenting medical justification and effectiveness
  • Initiates or assists with emergency response measures
  • Serves as a resource for the healthcare team
  • Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff
  • Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed
  • Identifies expected outcomes and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care
  • Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Skills

Hemodialysis
Patient Assessment
Medical Documentation
Medication Administration
Emergency Response
Patient Education
Staff Training
Laboratory Procedures
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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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