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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Performing general office duties incorporating a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties in a clinical environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Under direct/close supervision, performs a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties.
These may include but are not limited to:
* Preparing and typing routine correspondence, form letters and reports
* Answering telephone & routing calls to the appropriate person,
* Greeting visitors and patients as applicable and conducting them to the appropriate location or person as needed.
* Setting up and maintaining filing systems and basic databases as applicable.
* Completing forms and reports as required by the various company offices and outside vendors and agencies.
* Recording the minutes of meetings and providing the resulting documents as necessary.
* Making copies of correspondence and other printed matter as required by manager.
* Preparing purchase orders using the appropriate software application.
* Assisting with department/facility accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and responsibilities as needed.
* Distributing incoming mail.
* Maintaining calendar and daily schedules.
* Scheduling appointments & arranging meetings.
* Maintaining inventory of the necessary office forms and supplies.
* Assisting with various basic personnel administrative functions as needed.
* Acting as backup to other clerical personnel in office as needed.
* Assists in the collection of Patient Statistical Profile and Continuous Quality Improvement Data.
* Assists with month-end reporting requirements
* Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical records standards.
* Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc.
to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc.
+ Prepares medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others.
+ Organizes travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records.
+ Coordinates with transient patient paperwork.
+ Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager.
+ Confirms admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning.
+ Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling.
+ Assist with transportation coordination and referrals.
* Ensures data entry has been completed for Crown Web.
Related to ESRD 2728.
ESRD 2746 and PART.
* Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
* The physical demands and work environment cha...
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Type: Permanent Location: San Diego, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:19
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Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN HHD PD
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1.
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 Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
* Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapies 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, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility and area level.
* 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.
* Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.
* Performs assessment and identifies barri...
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Type: Permanent Location: Florissant, US-MO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:16
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M-F Schedule, no nights/weekends/holidays/on call
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the training and education of employees based in company facilities and programs within an assigned geographical area.
Delivers standardized, competency based, training and development programs including new employee orientation, preceptor training, facility specific in- services, and clinical, quality, and customer service training programs to promote quality patient care, and achieve Area, Regional and/or Enterprise-wide initiatives & goals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Aligns with regional, group, and corporate, business-related goals through all activities and actions.
• Adheres to standards and scope of nursing practice, company policy, procedures, compliance, regulatory, legal, and ethical, requirements.
• Focuses all programs towards achieving a culture of patient safety, clinical quality goals, and improving patient outcomes, using company and industry guidelines and standards.
• Develops competency and skills to educate personnel in all chronic kidney disease treatment programs.
• Empowers and promotes a culture of lifelong learning through professional programs, coaching, and available technologies.
• Collaborates with relevant partners at all levels to schedule, provide, and implement education programs, technologies, and processes for new and current personnel.
• Utilizes appropriate educational venues and generational learning techniques to deliver, support, and evaluate training.
• Partners in the implementation of action plans through to resolution, as appropriate.
• Uses facilitation techniques and the variety of tools and resources available to promote immersive, engaging, learning experiences.
• Develops and maintains open, effective, and timely communication with internal and external customers such as company management and facility team, government agencies, physicians, hospitals, and contracted travel personnel.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies, excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, critical thinking, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision- making skills.
• Supports metric / KPI programs, with timely and complete data documentation, reporting, and ongoing quality improvement processes.
• Maintains knowledge of products, services, and strategies to support and train staff appropriately in all modalities.
• Trains new employees with demonstration and oversight of direct patient care-related activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
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 en...
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Type: Permanent Location: Glendale, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:16
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M-F Schedule, no nights/weekends/holidays/on call
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the training and education of employees based in company facilities and programs within an assigned geographical area.
Delivers standardized, competency based, training and development programs including new employee orientation, preceptor training, facility specific in- services, and clinical, quality, and customer service training programs to promote quality patient care, and achieve Area, Regional and/or Enterprise wide initiatives & goals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Aligns with regional, group, and corporate, business-related goals through all activities and actions.
* Adheres to standards and scope of nursing practice, company policy, procedures, compliance, regulatory, legal, and ethical, requirements.
* Focuses all programs towards achieving a culture of patient safety, clinical quality goals, and improving patient outcomes, using company and industry guidelines and standards.
* Develops competency and skills to educate personnel in all chronic kidney disease treatment programs.
* Empowers and promotes a culture of lifelong learning through professional programs, coaching, and available technologies.
* Collaborates with relevant partners at all levels to schedule, provide, and implement education programs, technologies, and processes for new and current personnel.
* Utilizes appropriate educational venues and generational learning techniques to deliver, support, and evaluate training.
* Partners in the implementation of action plans through to resolution, as appropriate.
* Uses facilitation techniques and the variety of tools and resources available to promote immersive, engaging, learning experiences.
* Develops and maintains open, effective, and timely communication with internal and external customers such as, but not limited to, company management and facility team, government agencies, physicians, hospitals, and contracted travel personnel.
* Demonstrates leadership competencies, excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, critical thinking, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision- making skills.
* Supports metric / KPI programs, with timely and complete data documentation, reporting, and ongoing quality improvement processes.
* Maintains knowledge of products, services, and strategies to support and train staff appropriately in all modalities.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal comp...
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Type: Permanent Location: Princeton, US-WV
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:15
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Training Provided
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:
* Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
* Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
* Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
* Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
* Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
* Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
* Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
* Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
* Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
* Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
* Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
* Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
* Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
* Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
* Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
* Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment in...
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Type: Permanent Location: Florissant, US-MO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:15
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Position will cover Salem, Beverly, Melrose, and Gloucester!
Training Provided!
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services 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 kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations.
* Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
* Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient’s primary nurse and others as may be indicated.
* Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
* Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse.
* Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures.
* Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.
* Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care.
* Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.
* Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
* Initiates and assists with emergency response measures.
* Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Beverly, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:14
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment.
Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff.
Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans.
Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General and Staff Related:
* Provides day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation.
Participates in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions.
Recommends disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate.
* Ensures compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients.
* Approves or disapproves time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.
* Participates in patient care plan meetings.
* Maintains knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled inservices.
* Trains and orients staff as necessary.
* Routinely observes and guides direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
* Promotes and assists with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
* Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
* Conducts staff meeting with Clinical Manager at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
* Meets routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
* Supervise all documentation of patient information.
* Coordinates Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.
Patient Care:
* Assesses daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
Assesses patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician.
Implement changes inpatient care/treatment as directed.
* Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
* Monitors and supervises all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
* Collaborates with direct patient care team in making d...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chula Vista, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:13
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:
* Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
* Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
* Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
* Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
* Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
* Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
* Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
* Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
* Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
* Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
* Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
* Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
* Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
* Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
* Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
* Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Boston, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:13
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Location: 90 Glacier Drive, Westwood, MA
* 2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
* NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
* Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
* No prior RN dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator
* 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America
* Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories
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 nursi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Westwood, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:11
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About this role:
As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients. You will work with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for our patients.
As well as support the clinic staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease on the patient and family.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a social work specific career ladder ranging from pre-licensed (in states where permitted), to three potential levels of facility social work, as well as a leadership path from Social Worker to Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Director.
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:
As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will assess the patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment.
* Collaborates with the patient and health care team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.
* Utilizes patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of the assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals.
* Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.
* Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that m...
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Type: Permanent Location: San Francisco, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:08
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About this role:
As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients. You will work with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for our patients.
As well as support the clinic staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease on the patient and family.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a social work specific career ladder ranging from pre-licensed (in states where permitted), to three potential levels of facility social work, as well as a leadership path from Social Worker to Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Director.
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:
As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will assess the patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment.
* Collaborates with the patient and health care team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.
* Utilizes patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of the assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals.
* Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.
* Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that m...
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Type: Permanent Location: Petaluma, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:07
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* Location: 360 Cedar Hill St, Suite 3, Marlborough, MA
* 2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
* NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
* Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
* No prior RN dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator
* 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America
* Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories
PURPOSE 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 ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Marlborough, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:06
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Training Provided!
Description
Provide your personal attention and kindness, professional insight, and a generosity of spirit.
Offer expertise and encouragement.
Enhance each patient's future-as well as your own.
Connect with your goals and change lives
with Fresenius Medical Care North America.
Here, we make connections that empower patients, their families, and our team members.
As the global leader in dialysis healthcare, we form bonds that enable the best possible outcomes and professional satisfaction.
While our extensive organization continues to grow, so do opportunities for our professionals to learn, grow, and advance.
Why Join the Fresenius Team?
Passion.
Dedication.
Knowledge.
Motivation.
Experience.
These are the impressive qualities you'll find in the Fresenius Leadership Team.
Our strength in the North American market and extensive global network provide our employees with the best of both worlds-the friendliness of a local organization and the stability of a worldwide organization-for diverse experiences and challenging career opportunities.
When you join the Fresenius Medical Care team, you'll be welcomed into a company that is built on the philosophy that our employees are our most important asset.
Our career advantages include the following:
* Fresenius Medical Care is the nation's largest provider of renal care, meeting the needs of more than 135,000 patients at 1,800 clinics throughout the country.
* Our well-established, trusted organization fosters a spirit of camaraderie, emphasizing friendly collaboration, professional support, and career development.
* Superior training, UltraCare® quality control, and certification procedures ensure your potential to succeed and advance as a professional.
* Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
* Outstanding tuition reimbursement program.
* Recognized among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies in 2011.
* National Safety Award from CNA insurance companies for 11 consecutive years.
* Opportunities to give back by participating in philanthropy and community outreach programs.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Responsible for reporting and documenting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the supervisor.
Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a sage and clean work environment.
DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
* Responsible for driving the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards.
* Accountable for outstanding...
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Type: Permanent Location: Marlborough, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:05
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M-F Schedule, no nights/weekends/holidays/on call
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the training and education of employees based in company facilities and programs within an assigned geographical area.
Delivers standardized, competency based, training and development programs including new employee orientation, preceptor training, facility specific in- services, and clinical, quality, and customer service training programs to promote quality patient care, and achieve Area, Regional and/or Enterprise wide initiatives & goals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Aligns with regional, group, and corporate, business-related goals through all activities and actions.
* Adheres to standards and scope of nursing practice, company policy, procedures, compliance, regulatory, legal, and ethical, requirements.
* Focuses all programs towards achieving a culture of patient safety, clinical quality goals, and improving patient outcomes, using company and industry guidelines and standards.
* Develops competency and skills to educate personnel in all chronic kidney disease treatment programs.
* Empowers and promotes a culture of lifelong learning through professional programs, coaching, and available technologies.
* Collaborates with relevant partners at all levels to schedule, provide, and implement education programs, technologies, and processes for new and current personnel.
* Utilizes appropriate educational venues and generational learning techniques to deliver, support, and evaluate training.
* Partners in the implementation of action plans through to resolution, as appropriate.
* Uses facilitation techniques and the variety of tools and resources available to promote immersive, engaging, learning experiences.
* Develops and maintains open, effective, and timely communication with internal and external customers such as, but not limited to, company management and facility team, government agencies, physicians, hospitals, and contracted travel personnel.
* Demonstrates leadership competencies, excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, critical thinking, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision- making skills.
* Supports metric / KPI programs, with timely and complete data documentation, reporting, and ongoing quality improvement processes.
* Maintains knowledge of products, services, and strategies to support and train staff appropriately in all modalities.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Oklahoma City, US-OK
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:04
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M-F Schedule, no nights/weekends/holidays/on call
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the training and education of employees based in company facilities and programs within an assigned geographical area.
Delivers standardized, competency based, training and development programs including new employee orientation, preceptor training, facility specific in- services, and clinical, quality, and customer service training programs to promote quality patient care, and achieve Area, Regional and/or Enterprise-wide initiatives & goals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Aligns with regional, group, and corporate, business-related goals through all activities and actions.
• Adheres to standards and scope of nursing practice, company policy, procedures, compliance, regulatory, legal, and ethical, requirements.
• Focuses all programs towards achieving a culture of patient safety, clinical quality goals, and improving patient outcomes, using company and industry guidelines and standards.
• Develops competency and skills to educate personnel in all chronic kidney disease treatment programs.
• Empowers and promotes a culture of lifelong learning through professional programs, coaching, and available technologies.
• Collaborates with relevant partners at all levels to schedule, provide, and implement education programs, technologies, and processes for new and current personnel.
• Utilizes appropriate educational venues and generational learning techniques to deliver, support, and evaluate training.
• Partners in the implementation of action plans through to resolution, as appropriate.
• Uses facilitation techniques and the variety of tools and resources available to promote immersive, engaging, learning experiences.
• Develops and maintains open, effective, and timely communication with internal and external customers such as company management and facility team, government agencies, physicians, hospitals, and contracted travel personnel.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies, excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, critical thinking, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision- making skills.
• Supports metric / KPI programs, with timely and complete data documentation, reporting, and ongoing quality improvement processes.
• Maintains knowledge of products, services, and strategies to support and train staff appropriately in all modalities.
• Trains new employees with demonstration and oversight of direct patient care-related activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
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 en...
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Type: Permanent Location: Port Charlotte, US-FL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:04
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals’ policies and procedures.
Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration.
The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.
* Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.
* Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting and providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures, as appropriately defined – hemodialysis, peritoneal, continuous renal replacement therapies, ultrafiltration, and Apheresis.
* Assesses patients’ responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician. Communicate problems or concerns to the Inpatient Program Manager, appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as indicated.
* Delivers safe, effective care in a timely an efficient manner.
* Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned shifts.
Apply high level thinking skills to shift patient schedules to meet needs of more critical patients due to labs, MD order, or patient assessment.
* Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient’s response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.
* Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.
* Initiates and communicates to FMS facility nursing staff and appropriate hospital personnel as needed.
* Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.
* Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient renal services policies and procedures.
* Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropr...
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Type: Permanent Location: Missoula, US-MT
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:03
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Performing general office duties incorporating a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties in a clinical environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Under direct/close supervision, performs a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties.
These may include but are not limited to:
* Preparing and typing routine correspondence, form letters and reports
* Answering telephone & routing calls to the appropriate person,
* Greeting visitors and patients as applicable and conducting them to the appropriate location or person as needed.
* Setting up and maintaining filing systems and basic databases as applicable.
* Completing forms and reports as required by the various company offices and outside vendors and agencies.
* Recording the minutes of meetings and providing the resulting documents as necessary.
* Making copies of correspondence and other printed matter as required by manager.
* Preparing purchase orders using the appropriate software application.
* Assisting with department/facility accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and responsibilities as needed.
* Distributing incoming mail.
* Maintaining calendar and daily schedules.
* Scheduling appointments & arranging meetings.
* Maintaining inventory of the necessary office forms and supplies.
* Assisting with various basic personnel administrative functions as needed.
* Acting as backup to other clerical personnel in office as needed.
* Assists in the collection of Patient Statistical Profile and Continuous Quality Improvement Data.
* Assists with month-end reporting requirements
* Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical records standards.
* Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc.
to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc.
+ Prepares medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others.
+ Organizes travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records.
+ Coordinates with transient patient paperwork.
+ Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager.
+ Confirms admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning.
+ Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling.
+ Assist with transportation coordination and referrals.
* Ensures data entry has been completed for Crown Web.
Related to ESRD 2728.
ESRD 2746 and PART.
* Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
* The physical demands and work environment cha...
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Type: Permanent Location: National City, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:02
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M-F Schedule, no nights/weekends/holidays/on call
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the training and education of employees based in company facilities and programs within an assigned geographical area.
Delivers standardized, competency based, training and development programs including new employee orientation, preceptor training, facility specific in- services, and clinical, quality, and customer service training programs to promote quality patient care, and achieve Area, Regional and/or Enterprise wide initiatives & goals.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Aligns with regional, group, and corporate, business-related goals through all activities and actions.
* Adheres to standards and scope of nursing practice, company policy, procedures, compliance, regulatory, legal, and ethical, requirements.
* Focuses all programs towards achieving a culture of patient safety, clinical quality goals, and improving patient outcomes, using company and industry guidelines and standards.
* Develops competency and skills to educate personnel in all chronic kidney disease treatment programs.
* Empowers and promotes a culture of lifelong learning through professional programs, coaching, and available technologies.
* Collaborates with relevant partners at all levels to schedule, provide, and implement education programs, technologies, and processes for new and current personnel.
* Utilizes appropriate educational venues and generational learning techniques to deliver, support, and evaluate training.
* Partners in the implementation of action plans through to resolution, as appropriate.
* Uses facilitation techniques and the variety of tools and resources available to promote immersive, engaging, learning experiences.
* Develops and maintains open, effective, and timely communication with internal and external customers such as, but not limited to, company management and facility team, government agencies, physicians, hospitals, and contracted travel personnel.
* Demonstrates leadership competencies, excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, critical thinking, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision- making skills.
* Supports metric / KPI programs, with timely and complete data documentation, reporting, and ongoing quality improvement processes.
* Maintains knowledge of products, services, and strategies to support and train staff appropriately in all modalities.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal comp...
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Type: Permanent Location: Beaumont, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:02
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* Address: 888 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
* Diverse clinic in a prime location , parking lot onsite.
* Robust Home Therapy Program
* Opportunity for professional and personal growth in the facility and our HQ as they are close
* NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
* Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
* No prior RN dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator
* Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories
* Up to $4,400 tuition reimbursement per calendar year
PURPOSE 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 processi...
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Type: Permanent Location: Boston, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:01
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Location: 111 Pleasant Street, Attleboro, MA
* Clinic Hours: Monday- Saturday 4:30am-4:30pm
* 4 X 10 hour shifts once trained
* 2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
* NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
* Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
* No prior healthcare experience required, on the job, paid 12 weeks of training to become nationally certified.
Upon certification receive a pay increase & promotion
* 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America
* Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:
* Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
* Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
* Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
* Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
* Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
* Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
* Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
* Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
* Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
* Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
* Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
* Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis eva...
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Type: Permanent Location: Attleboro, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:16:00
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Location: 124 Broadway - Augustine's Plaza, Saugus, MA 01906
* 2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
* Outpatient offers NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
* Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
* No prior healthcare experience required, on the job paid training to become nationally certified, upon certification receive a pay increase & promotion
* 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator
* A generous openly giving team who align themselves together to work smarter not harder.
* Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Great for a CNA , Nursing Assistant or Phlebotomist!
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
* Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards.
* Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
* Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
* Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
PATIENT CARE:
* Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
* Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being since their last treatment.
Report any complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor.
* Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
* Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
* Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
* Perform vascula...
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Type: Permanent Location: Saugus, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:15:59
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* NO PRIOR DIALYSIS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED- We offer paid training!
* Location: 90 Everett Ave., Chelsea, MA
* This is a growing clinic.
It offers the opportunity to learn Home, PD and the TCU dialysis.
* Clinic Hours 5am-9:30pm (Monday- Saturday).
It will be a combination of 8 and 12 hours shifts.
* NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
* Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
* No prior RN dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator
* 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America
* Up to $4,400 tuition reimbursement per calendar year
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 Clinical Manager (CM) and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a 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 collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager 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 daily 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 daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
* Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
* Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chelsea, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:15:58
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* Location: 305 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA
* Clinic hours: MWF 5a-9p, TTHS 5a-5p, No Sundays!
* 2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek
* Outpatient offers NO Overnight, Sunday or on-call shifts.
Major holidays off! (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days)
* No prior healthcare experience required, on the job paid training to become nationally certified, upon certification receive a pay increase & promotion
* 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator
* 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America
* Very team oriented staff that work together.
* Up to $5,200 RN tuition reimbursement per calendar year
Great for a CNA , Nursing Assistant or Phlebotomist!
About this role: As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members.
You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic.
How you grow or advance: Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT.
Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful.
We will provide robust training and support as you kick off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a leadership role.
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, scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters strike, and 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:
As a member of the nephrology healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
* Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Medford, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:15:58
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1.
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, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level.
* 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.
* Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
* May serve as a Prec...
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Type: Permanent Location: Festus, US-MO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:15:57
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Performing general office duties incorporating a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties in a clinical environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Under direct/close supervision, performs a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties.
These may include but are not limited to:
* Preparing and typing routine correspondence, form letters and reports
* Answering telephone & routing calls to the appropriate person,
* Greeting visitors and patients as applicable and conducting them to the appropriate location or person as needed.
* Setting up and maintaining filing systems and basic databases as applicable.
* Completing forms and reports as required by the various company offices and outside vendors and agencies.
* Recording the minutes of meetings and providing the resulting documents as necessary.
* Making copies of correspondence and other printed matter as required by manager.
* Preparing purchase orders using the appropriate software application.
* Assisting with department/facility accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and responsibilities as needed.
* Distributing incoming mail.
* Maintaining calendar and daily schedules.
* Scheduling appointments & arranging meetings.
* Maintaining inventory of the necessary office forms and supplies.
* Assisting with various basic personnel administrative functions as needed.
* Acting as backup to other clerical personnel in office as needed.
* Assists in the collection of Patient Statistical Profile and Continuous Quality Improvement Data.
* Assists with month-end reporting requirements
* Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical records standards.
* Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc.
to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc.
+ Prepares medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others.
+ Organizes travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records.
+ Coordinates with transient patient paperwork.
+ Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager.
+ Confirms admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning.
+ Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling.
+ Assist with transportation coordination and referrals.
* Ensures data entry has been completed for Crown Web.
Related to ESRD 2728.
ESRD 2746 and PART.
* Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
* The physical demands and work environment cha...
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Type: Contract Location: Oceanside, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-05-31 08:15:57
