National Float Pool Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:This is a position with the National Float
PoolFrequent overnight travel is requiredPURPOSE AND SCOPE: The
professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level
designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). 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.Performs all
essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with
guidance from the Clinical Educator Preceptor or in collaboration
with other Registered Nurses.Performs ongoing systematic collection
and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis
treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient
medical record makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan
as indicated and notifies Team Leader Charge Nurse Supervisor or
Physician as needed.Assesses collaborates and documents
patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and
ongoing education to patients and family. Directs and provides in
collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff all
aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of
hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.Administers medications
as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s) and
documents appropriate medical justification and
effectiveness.Initiates or assists with emergency response
measures.Serves as a resource for health care team participates in
staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.Ensures
correct laboratory collection processing and shipping procedures
are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory
collections.Identifies expected outcomes documents and updates the
nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through
collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.Ensures patient
awareness related to transplant and treatment modality
options.Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. - -
Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.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.SUPERVISION:Assigned
oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team
Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting all the
following:Successful completion of all FKC education and training
requirements for new employees.Must have a minimum of 9 months
experience as a RN. Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in
chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.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 REQUIRED SKILLS:Entry
level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing
experience in the last two years as a RN. Minimum of 9 months
experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).Chronic/acute
hemodialysis experience (preferred). -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, Indianapolis , National Float Pool Registered Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Indianapolis, Indiana
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