Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Job Description

• 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​.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

The professional registered nurse Home Therapies RN may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN criteria or attained through advancement from RN. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment planning intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs LVN / LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team this position participates in decision-making teaching leadership functions and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy procedures standards of nursing practice state and federal regulations.

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.

SUPERVISION :

Assigned oversight of RNs LPNs / LVNs Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapies Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting all the following :

EDUCATION and LICENSURE :

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

Entry level for RNs with a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN.

EO / AA Employer : Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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

EOE, disability / veterans