Registered Nurse
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Clackamas
Posted on: September 28, 2024
Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:
Training Provided
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.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Portland , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Clackamas, Oregon
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