RN

Multiple Shifts Available : 8 Hour,10 Hour and 12 Hour Shifts Available

• Paid one on one training and education provided. ​
• Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state-of-the-art training programs and equipment.​
• Primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present​.
• Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours​.

In this role, you will work out of our Cherry Park / Clackamas Home Therapies office, generally Monday through Friday (flexible to patient needs). Patients will come to you for 1 : 1 training as they prepare to transition from receiving their dialysis treatments in our outpatient clinic to performing their own dialysis treatments in the comfort of their home, often even as they sleep! Great clinical skills and a passion for patient education required, but we are able to train you in the field of dialysis!

Description

Inspire and inform each patient. Allow others to achieve their most important objectives while you achieve yours. Improve their prospects-and the vitality of your career.

Connect with your goals and change lives

with Fresenius Medical Care North America.

Create strong, vital connections with your knowledge and kind reassurance. Enhance lives and your potential for success with the global leader in dialysis healthcare : Fresenius Medical Care North America. By forming powerful bonds among patients, their families, and our team members, we have built an atmosphere of clinical excellence and trust. Offering vast resources, we advance careers and the healthcare of countless individuals.

Why Join the Fresenius Team?

Passion. Dedication. Knowledge. Motivation. Experience. These are the impressive qualities you'll find in the Fresenius Leadership Team. Our strength in the North American market and extensive global network provide our employees with the best of both worlds-the friendliness of a local organization and the stability of a worldwide organization-for diverse experiences and challenging career opportunities. When you join the Fresenius Medical Care team, you'll be welcomed into a company that is built on the philosophy that our employees are our most important asset. Our career advantages include the following :

Staff RN

Take this opportunity to build a promising career with a healthcare leader. The professional we select will provide direct patient care, perform all technical dialysis procedures, assess response and make appropriate adjustments as directed by supervisor or physician. This individual will assess patient and document findings, administer medications, as well as assess and address patient / family educational needs regarding end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

Functions as a member of the Home Dialysis Team as the Home Therapy Staff Nurse.   Ensures provision of quality Home Dialysis Training and patient care in accordance with FMS policies, procedures and the UltraCare at Home principles.   Supports FMCNA's commitment to the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI)) and CQI activities, including those related to patient satisfaction.  Actively participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) process that may enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve established FMCNA Quality Target Goals.

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES :

CUSTOMER SERVICE :

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Provides safe and effective training and oversight of the delivery of home dialysis therapy to the patient in compliance with standards outlined in the FMS Home Peritoneal Dialysis Policy and Procedure Manual, or / Home Hemodialysis Policy and Procedure Manual , as well as regulations set forth by the Corporation, state and federal agencies. Accountable for providing outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by FMS quality goals and standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that : Failing the Ishihara Test Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.  The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, division and Corporate meetings may be required.  The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.  May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases / materials.

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability / veterans