Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

* America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek


* Major holidays off!


* 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


* Up to $4,400 tuition reimbursement per calendar year

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Registered Nurse Applicant under the direction or supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies procedures and training.

Supports the FMCNA's mission vision values and customer service philosophy.

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 FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program and FMS patient care and administrative policies. Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their nursing license and registration within the time frame outlined in state specific regulations or within 90 days from hire date whichever comes sooner.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

STAFF RELATED:



* Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals as well as regulations set forth by the corporation state and federal agencies.


* Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs Patient Care Technicians and Dialysis Assistants.


* Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments.


* Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.


* Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned


* Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.

PATIENT RELATED:

Education:



* Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).


* Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease vascular access and dialysis therapy and other related health conditions.


* Discusses with patient and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance.


* Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC) Adequacy Monitoring Program ...