Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:Roseland Clinic address: 132 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628Clinic hours: Monday-Saturday 4:30am- 9p Rotating
shifts/daysNo previous dialysis experience needed, ?12 week paid
training provided! Must have 12+ months RN experience About this
role: As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius
Medical Care, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team
responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis
treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic
kidney disease. Our clinic RNs build strong bonds and lasting
relationships with people who entrust us with their care, their
families, and fellow care team members.How you grow or advance: As
a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical Advancement Program
(CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By participating in CAP,
you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive greater career
satisfaction, have an opportunity to share your expertise with
others, and be recognized for your experience, knowledge, and
clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the appropriate CAP
level based on prior experience and education.Our culture: We
believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care
about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us
most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals,
granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when
natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when
personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.Our focus on
diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes
every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and
cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource
groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals,
social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together
for professional and personal development, discussion, activities,
and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage
opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous
asset that sets us apart.At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly
make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney
disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been
looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of
healthcare, apply today.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. -As a member
of the nephrology health care team, you will participate in
decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality
improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and
facility operations. Coordinates patient care including assessment,
planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of
hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation of appropriate
tasks to direct patient care staff. Performs ongoing analysis of
patient data with each patient visit and documents in the patient
medical record. Adjusts or modify the treatment plan as indicated
and notify supervisor as needed. Provides initial and ongoing
education to patient and family. Administers medications as
prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and
document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiates or assist with emergency response measures. Ensures
correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures
are performed. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the
patient care plan. Ensures patient awareness related to transplant
and treatment modality options. Completes CAP requirements to
either maintain or advance within the program. Makes referrals to
Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate. Ensures
patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality
options.EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: ---- - - -Graduate of an
accredited School of Nursing.--- - - -Current appropriate state
licensure.--- - - -Current or successful completion of CPR BLS
Certification.--- - - -Must meet the practice requirements in the
state in which he or she is employed.EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:--- - -
-Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues,
collaborative, reliable.--- - - -Experience as a Registered Nurse
(preferred but not required).--- - - -Chronic/acute hemodialysis
experience (preferred but not required).--- - - -Successfully pass
the Ishihara Color Blind Test.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.--- - - -The position provides direct patient care that
regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting
with ambulation. -Equipment aids and/or - - - coworkers may provide
assistance. ---- - - -This position requires frequent, prolonged
periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
---- - - -The employee may occasionally be required to move, with
assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift
chemical and water solutions of up to -30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
---- - - -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.--- - - -Day to day work includes desk work,
computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff
and physicians. ---- - - -The position may require travel to
training sites or other facilities.--- - - -May be asked to provide
essential functions of this position in other locations with the
same physical demands and working conditions as described -above.
-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.
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