Student Nurse Clinical Placement at Fresenius Medical Care

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Adhere to all facility and FMCNA policies and procedures
  • Adhere to FMCNA Compliance Program, including regulatory and FMS policy requirements
  • Function under direct supervision of a licensed nurse (RN-P)
  • Complete required education based on placement duration:
  • Less than 3 months: eLearning (Infection Control, Intro to Basic Dialysis, Intro to Water self-study, Blood Glucose Monitoring); PREP Classes (Infection Control, Evaluating and Monitoring the Patient, Foot checks, water class)
  • 3-6 months: Additional PREP Classes (Basic Access, Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Complications, Machine Day)
  • Meet physical demands: desk/PC work, patient interaction, travel, heavy lifting/moving patients, prolonged standing, bending; exposure to infectious diseases in healthcare environment

Responsibilities

  • Support FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, Quality Enhancement Program (QEP), CQI activities, and process improvements
  • Setup and operate hemodialysis machines
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment
  • For placements <3 months (after training): Escort patients to/from scale, assist with washing access, vital signs/weight, attend huddles, surface disinfection, hand crank in emergency, lab preparation, internal machine disinfection, check residual bleach, mix bleach water, check blood sugars, administer ONSP per order, pre-initiation safety check, RN assessment/POC with preceptor, attend care plan/QAI/POC meetings, foot checks/access assessment with preceptor, obtain pH/conductivity, observe Home Therapies/access center
  • For placements 3-6 months (after training): Machine setup/teardown, post-treatment emptying, water checks, draw blood cultures/labs, lead daily huddle, initiate/terminate treatment on mature fistula/graft (preceptor cannulates), medication administration (heparin, lidocaine, NS), assist on QAI project, preparation of dialysate
  • Crash cart, AED, refrigerator daily checks; medication review with preceptor

Skills

Infection Control
Basic Dialysis
Vital Signs
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Hemodialysis Machine Operation
Patient Safety
Surface Disinfection
Lab Preparation

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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