Dialysis Registered Nurse - Peritoneal and Home Hemo
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Bridgeview
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES: This position will assist patients with their
training to transition to home dialysis Must have at least one year
of RN experience but no previous dialysis experience is needed,
extensive PAID training is provided! Position is based at the
Evergreen Park clinic Monday-Friday, day shift Occasional home
visits PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse (CAP RN
1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical
Advancement Program for Registered Nurses. The CAP RN 1 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. As a
member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the
CAP RN 1 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 Program Manager with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor
or a Home Therapy CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of
employment. Expected to complete requirements to advance to the
next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date
of hire. Performs ongoing, systematic review and analysis of
dialysis data for Home Therapy patients and documents in the
patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as
indicated and notifies Supervisor or Physician as needed.
Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary
from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health
team members for input. Assesses assigned patient care needs and
collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as
needed. Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and
ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe
and effective delivery of chronic dialysis therapy to assigned
patients. Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance
with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical
justification and effectiveness. Ensures correct patient laboratory
collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and
reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. Ensures
physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged
in the Medical Record Initiates or assists with emergency response
measures. Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff
including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care
Technicians. Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques
and adherence to FKC policy and procedures. Promotes infection
control, equipment and environmental safety. Assesses, collaborates
and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide
initial and ongoing education to patients and family. Assists in
the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home
Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. Performs assessment and
identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home
environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform
dialysis treatments in the home. Admits new patients to Home
Therapy using the appropriate processes per Fresenius Kidney Care
policy and procedure. Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home
Partners on the safe and effective operation and maintenance of all
Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized
and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. Assesses and manages
patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy
by following prescribed predetermined protocols. Communicates
patient related issues to the physician as needed 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. Makes referrals to
Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate. Checks
availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as
assigned. Assists with medication tracking and inventory as
assigned. Serves as a resource for health care team, participates
in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled. Supports
and promotes the Fresenius Kidney Care mission, vision, values, and
customer service philosophy. 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 and 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. Rotates
coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to
ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position requires
participation in on-call rotation. (Night, Weekend or as defined by
individual program needs). May be asked to provide essential
functions of this position, travel to home dialysis patient homes
and other locations with the same physical demands and working
conditions as described above. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of
Patient Care Technicians/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse
in charge, after the following: Successful completion of all FKC
education and training requirements for new employees plus Must
have a minimum of 12 months experience as an RN plus Successful
completion of 3 months experience as an RN in home peritoneal
dialysis and / or home hemodialysis. EDUCATION: Graduate of an
accredited School of Nursing. Current appropriate state licensure.
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 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the
last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of
nephrology nursing experience within the last two years. Minimum of
9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). Chronic Home
dialysis or hemodialysis experience (preferred). Successful
completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new
employees. Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS
Certification. Meet all conditions of employment including
Ishihara's Color Blindness Test. Successful completion of all
annual required education/training/competencies. Successful
completion of on-going training and education as assigned or
required. 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, Schaumburg , Dialysis Registered Nurse - Peritoneal and Home Hemo, Healthcare , Bridgeview, Illinois
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