Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • No prior RN dialysis experience required (entry-level CAP 1 position)
  • Ability to complete 12 weeks of paid structured training with Preceptor and Nurse Educator
  • Required to complete CAP requirements to advance
  • Physical ability for direct patient care: heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, frequent prolonged standing, bending over
  • Compliance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations

Responsibilities

  • Perform ongoing systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment, document in medical record, adjust treatment plan as indicated, notify Team Leader/Charge Nurse/Supervisor/Physician as needed
  • Assess, collaborate, and document patient/family’s basic learning needs; provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family
  • Direct and provide (in collaboration with direct and ancillary staff) all aspects of daily safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients
  • Administer medications as prescribed or per approved algorithm(s); document 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; reschedule missed or insufficient collections
  • Identify expected outcomes; document and update nursing assessment and plan of care through collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team
  • Ensure patient awareness of transplant and treatment modality options
  • Participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations
  • Delegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff (RNs, LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians)
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Registered Nurse
Hemodialysis
Patient Assessment
Care Planning
Patient Intervention
Patient Evaluation
Dialysis Care
Nursing Delegation
ESKD Management

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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