Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

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

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • No dialysis specific experience required (entry-level CAP 1 position)
  • Ability to work full-time, 10-12 hour shifts (MWF: 5:00am-5:00pm, TTS: 5:00am-5:00pm)
  • Availability every other Saturday (Sundays off)
  • Physical ability to perform direct patient care, including heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, bending, and occasionally moving equipment up to 200 lbs. or lifting solutions up to 30 lbs
  • Completion of CAP requirements to advance

Responsibilities

  • Perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses
  • Perform ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients, document in the patient medical record, make adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated, and notify Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Physician as needed
  • Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family
  • Direct and provide, 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
  • Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness
  • Initiate or assist with emergency response measures
  • Serve as a resource for health care team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned
  • Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed and reschedule missed or insufficient laboratory collections
  • Identify expected outcomes, document and update the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team
  • Ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor
  • Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Registered NurseHemodialysisPatient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationDocumentationNephrologyESKD CareDelegation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is dialysis experience required for this RN position?

No dialysis specific experience is required; comprehensive, on-the-job training is provided.

What is the work schedule like for this outpatient RN role?

Shifts are 10-12 hours with clinic hours MWF and TTS from 5:00am-5:00pm, every other Saturday is required, Sundays off, and no on-call.

What career advancement opportunities are available?

The role is part of the Career Advancement Program (CAP) to advance your nephrology career from novice to expert, with required CAP completion to advance.

What are the main responsibilities of this outpatient RN position?

Responsibilities include patient assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, hemodialysis therapy delivery, medication administration, patient education, emergency response, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

What makes a strong candidate for this entry-level RN role?

A professional registered nurse ready for entry-level CAP 1, accountable for patient care coordination, with ability to perform under supervision, collaborate with teams, and complete CAP requirements for advancement.

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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