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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
No nights; no weekends; no on-call; flexible schedule; clinical supervision available.
New Grads Welcome!!
Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice.
Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients.
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional, psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality care of our patients.
Supports the Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Goals.
This is an entry level MSW role.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Patient Assessment / Care Planning / Counseling
+ As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assesses patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment.
+ Participates in care planning in collaboration with the patient and healthcare team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.
+ Utilizes FKC patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of 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.
+ Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.
+ Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant.
+ Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.
+ Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education.
+ Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the heal...
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Type: Permanent Location: Grand Rapids, US-MN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:20
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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 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 in...
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Type: Contract Location: Akron, US-OH
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:19
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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: Rockford, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:19
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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 of Hemodialysis ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Goodyear, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:17
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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 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 disabilit...
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Type: Permanent Location: Milwaukee, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:16
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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: Baltimore, US-MD
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:15
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related:
* Provides patient care under the direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the acute setting excluding Intensive Care Units as permitted by state requirements.
* Performs all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed to administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan under the direction of the Hemodialysis RN.
Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidences, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.
* Provides treatments for assigned patients as assigned to promote and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) 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).
* With documented competency and proficiency, the LPN/LVN may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Hemodialysis RN for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, and peritoneal dialysis therapies).
* Evaluates vascular access for patency; obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; performs vascular access cannulation as defined by the state and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the Hemodialysis RN.
* Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patient treatment.
This information is documented appropriately in the individual patient record to include the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System (ACES).
* Responsible for reporting any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the Hemodialysis RN.
* Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are being used for every treatment.
* Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment recorded in the EMS and ACES.
* Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD).
* Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery of laboratory per facility policy.
* Identifies intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician’s order or as directed by Hemodialysis RN.
* Performs and documents any interventions for the patient, documents ...
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Type: Contract Location: Canton, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:15
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN.
Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.
* Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) 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).
* Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).
* With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).
* Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment.
Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.
* Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
* Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
* Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
* Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.
* Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).
* Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
* Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist.
* Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy.
* Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician’s order or as directed by FMCNA RN.
Monitors patient’s response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
* Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation.
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Type: Contract Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:14
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related:
* Provides patient care under the direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the acute setting excluding Intensive Care Units as permitted by state requirements.
* Performs all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed to administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan under the direction of the Hemodialysis RN.
Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidences, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.
* Provides treatments for assigned patients as assigned to promote and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) 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).
* With documented competency and proficiency, the LPN/LVN may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Hemodialysis RN for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, and peritoneal dialysis therapies).
* Evaluates vascular access for patency; obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; performs vascular access cannulation as defined by the state and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the Hemodialysis RN.
* Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patient treatment.
This information is documented appropriately in the individual patient record to include the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System (ACES).
* Responsible for reporting any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the Hemodialysis RN.
* Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are being used for every treatment.
* Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment recorded in the EMS and ACES.
* Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD).
* Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery of laboratory per facility policy.
* Identifies intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician’s order or as directed by Hemodialysis RN.
* Performs and documents any interventions for the patient, documents ...
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Type: Contract Location: Atlanta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:14
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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 environ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Florence, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:13
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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 Preceptor to new employees.
* Req...
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Type: Permanent Location: Vicksburg, US-MS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:12
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Under the direction of a Kidney Care Advocate Manager, collaborates with internal and external care teams, to ensure a positive experience for every patient living with kidney disease through education, modality options, access placement and follow through, and if applicable, to eventual admission into kidney care services.
Assists with presenting materials on Home Dialysis to providers, patients and other groups, as requested.
Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory and FMCNA policy requirements.
Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy by supporting all aspects of growth within defined Regions or Areas of a Business.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Collaborate with Regional Home Therapy team through the provision of administrative support, to ensure every patient along with their care giver and support system (if applicable) receives comprehensive education on modality options including hemodialysis treatments both at home and in-center, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and palliative and supportive care, as well as education on hemodialysis access types with a focus on the health and safety benefits of AV-Fistula or AV-Graft compared to central venous catheters.
* Under the direct supervision of Kidney Care Advocate Manager and/or a Registered Nurse, provides information regarding options for renal replacement therapy when a patient reaches end stage renal disease (ESRD), allowing the patient to make an informed decision regarding the option that meets his/her medical needs and lifestyle choices.
* Responsible to assist patient care team in order to navigate patients through initiation of dialysis, or in transition from incenter hemodialysis to home therapy, including but not limited to proper and timely access placement.
* Maintain routine communication with physicians, physician practices and administrators, and the interdisciplinary team members, including Clinic and Home Program Managers.
* Assist in establishing processes with physician practices as well as local clinics for patient referrals and evaluation of the effectiveness of processes on an ongoing basis.
* Respond promptly to all referrals.
* Coordinate the timely admission of patients, including urgent start placements into Home Therapy and In-Center programs.
Collaborate with operations leadership to identify home therapy training delays and help to resolve any barriers to expediate training.
* Strive to meet Fresenius Kidney Care Home Therapies awareness goals by maintaining strong physician and partner relationships and identifying opportunities for increasing patient education referrals.
* Assist field operations management, Home Therapy leadership, and other departments with implementation of the home therapy strategic plan.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to understanding local and regional kidney disease trends ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Salisbury, US-MD
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:11
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
Alcoa, Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc.
Être stagiaire chez Alcoa, c’est travailler avec des équipes dynamiques composées de gens ouverts aux nouvelles idées.
Vous serez pleinement intégrés dans nos équipes et elles se feront un plaisir de partager leurs connaissances et expériences avec vous.
Venez vous joindre à notre équipe afin d’acquérir une expérience des plus enrichissantes en milieu industriel!
Alcoa au Canada c’est :
* Trois alumineries au Québec : Aluminerie de Deschambault, Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc.
et Aluminerie de Baie-Comeau;
* 2 500 employés;
* 1 Centre d’excellence mondial;
* Un million de tonnes métriques de plaque, de lingot en T et de billette.
Nous visons à intéresser, développer et retenir les meilleurs talents, en plus de créer un environnement où l’accent est mis sur le respect, la santé-sécurité, la protection de l’environnement et le développement continu, afin que chaque employé puisse contribuer au succès collectif.
Session
Hiver 2025
À propos du stage :
Au sein du secteur carbone, le stagiaire aura à supporter l’équipe technique dans les 3 sous-secteurs du département.
Le stagiaire sera amené à :
* Appliquer les différents outils de la méthode LEAN (Méthode 5S, Système Poka-Yoke, Cartographie).
* Participer à des Kaizens.
* Proposer différentes idées et solutions pour de nouveaux processus.
* Élaborer des analyses de rentabilités de projets.
* Supporter les ingénieurs de procédés dans leurs différents projets et suivi
À propos de vous :
* Étudiant Génie industriel ou en administration
* Une bonne autonomie
* Habiletés à travailler en équipe
* Capacité à traiter plusieurs dossiers différents de front
* Habiletés démontrées de leadership et de mobilisation ;
* Solides habiletés analytiques et de résolution de problème en mode participatif;
Conditions de travail
* Vous ne demeurez pas dans la région de notre aluminerie? Vous pourriez être éligible à une prime de 500 $ pour votre logement! Nous pourrons de plus vous mettre en contact avant le début du stage avec les autres stagiaires qui seront présents à la session hiver 2025
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* Formations complètes à votre arrivée pour vous préparer à notre environnement industriel;
* Tous les équipements de protection individuels vous seront fournis;
* Une excellente cafétéria;
* Un service médical accessible aux employés;
* La possibilité de faire plus d’un stage avec nous.
* Certaines restrictions s’appliquent.
Conditions de stage
Dates
Flexible selon votre session
Heures de travail
40 heures par semaine
Horaire de travail
Horaire de jour, du lundi au ven...
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Type: Permanent Location: Becancour, CA-QC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:11
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
MÉCANICIEN(NE) DE VÉHICULES LOURDS
Poste sur horaire de jour
En tant que mécanicien de garage, vous effectuerez diverses tâches relatives à
l'entretien et à la réparation des équipements roulants de l'usine, dotés de
moteurs à essence, diesel, propane et électrique.
Profil recherché
* Titulaire d’un diplôme d’études professionnelles en mécanique diesel ou de machinerie lourde;
* Bonne connaissance des systèmes hydrauliques;
* Connaissance des système CAN Bus un atout;
* Minimum de 2 ans d’expérience dans un poste similaire;
* Une expérience en milieu industriel constitue un atout;
* Habileté à travailler en équipe;
* Polyvalent et disponible.
Dans cet affichage, le masculin est utilisé afin d’alléger le texte.
Alcoa est fier d’être un milieu de travail offrant l'égalité des chances en matière d'emploi et d’être un employeur d’action positive.
Seules les personnes sélectionnées dans le processus seront contactées.
About the Location
Alcoa's aluminum smelter in Baie-Comeau is the economic engine of Baie-Comeau and the Manicouagan region.
The significant investments made in recent years have allowed the plant to look to the future with optimism.
Working for Alcoa in Baie-Comeau means giving yourself the means to have an exciting and stimulating career, in an exceptional living environment where all services are accessible.
Between the shores of the St.
Lawrence and hundreds of lakes, rivers and trails, Baie-Comeau is an outdoor paradise and the ideal place to raise a family.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging.
Come join us and shape your career!
Your work.
Your world.
Shape them for the better.
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Type: Contract Location: Baie-Comeau, CA-QC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:10
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies.
You have the power to shape things to make them better.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent based out of Pinjarra Refinery we are looking for a High Voltage Technician to join our growing Electrical department in the HV team.
The High Voltage Technician’s main responsibility is to work with the High Voltage Co-Ordinator to ensure High Voltage maintenance and breakdowns are conducted around site in accordance with the required standards.
In this role you will:
* Conduct work by interpreting drawings, layouts, or other specifications to install new systems, equipment, diagnose and repair and trouble shoot in existing electrical systems and equipment.
* Recording of HV test report documentation and work pack close out, in line with site planning policies and procedures.
* Conduct various electrical trade functions such as installations, maintenance, testing and repairs, of electrical equipment, associated with the HV electrical distribution system.
* In conjunction with the Site Electrical Engineer, Distribution Engineer and High Voltage Coordinator develop switching programs, whilst maintaining statutory compliance.
What’s on offer:
* Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
* Shift allowance
* Benefits allowance
* Performance related bonus (variable)
* 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme
* Paid annual volunteer hours
* Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
* Completion of Certificate III in Electrotechnology.
* Hold current WA A-Grade License
* Completion of a Nationally Accredited High Voltage Switch Course
* High risk license – EWP, Working at Heights, Construction White Card
* Show existing experience and knowledge of HV apparatus and switching.
* 5 years’ electrical experience within the Alumina, Resource, Manufacturing or Heavy-Duty Industry.
* Ability to troubleshoot, interpret blueprints, drawings and undertake maintenance and repairs to high voltage apparatus.
* Effective time management skills, with the distinct ability to complete work whilst adhering to the required schedule of works.
* Sound verbal and written communication skills, with the distinct ability to work part of a high performing team.
Application Closing Date: 18th October 2024
Additional information
* Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
* You will only be contacted if you are sh...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pinjarra, AU-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:10
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
At Alcoa, you’re an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.
You have the power to shape things to make them better.
About the role:
Alcoa is seeking a Senior Manager – External Reporting and Financial Accounting to join the Corporate Controllership team based in the Alcoa Corporate Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
An exciting and meaningful role at the center of Alcoa’s in-house expertise on technical accounting matters. The Corporate Controllership team consists of highly qualified CPAs with extensive experience in financial accounting and business matters.
Situated next to Alcoa’s Executive Team, this is a highly visible role.
The role offers a high degree of learning opportunities both in terms of Alcoa’s business and technical accounting knowledge.
This role will have considerable ongoing interaction with a wide group of stakeholders across the company including Alcoa’s Legal, Tax, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investor Relations, and Communications Teams.
The role requires a results-oriented, collaborative, strategic thinker, with outstanding communication skills who demonstrates the highest level of integrity and trust.
This role reports to the Director, External Reporting and Financial Accounting.
Major activities include:
* Manage all aspects of periodic, quarterly, and annual SEC filings including detailed planning, cross-functional coordination, and review of the entire report.
* Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external purposes.
* Review or prepare disclosures for 10-Q / 10-K filings with the SEC and financial reporting to the Board of Directors, including Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
* Work closely with Corporate Communications, Corporate Secretary’s Office, and Investor Relations related to our external filings, investor presentations, and related public releases and statements, including drafting of financial sections and statements.
* Coordinate review by stakeholders and document Alcoa’s conclusions related to new or proposed guidance from the FASB, SEC, and other standard setters.
* Manage a direct team of two talented CPAs.
* Evaluate, develop and implement accounting policy; create solutions for new accounting pronouncements; develop and maintain global accounting and reporting standards; communicate and train accounting community on new policies and procedures.
* Analyze monthly segment, legal entity, and opera...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pittsburgh, US-PA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:08
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
Vous êtes à la recherche d’un nouveau défi? Alcoa est activement à la recherche d’un Responsable régional, Planification et systèmes de maintenance.
Vous relèverez directement du Gestionnaire Reliability excellence Amérique du Nord.
Dans ce rôle, vous aurez la chance de travailler avec les utilisateurs clés d’eAM afin d’assurer l’intégrité des données, la fiabilité des systèmes et le soutien aux utilisateurs pour les sites en Amérique du Nord.
À titre de Responsable régional, vous devrez agir comme consultant senior, afin de :
* Donner la formation sur eAM, les outils de planifications ainsi que les outils mobiles.
* Assurer la coordination des différentes demandes avec les développeurs et autres équipes de support situés en Australie et en Inde.
* Assurer un support pour fournir de la documentation, des manuels et des vidéos.
* Supporter les utilisateurs responsable d’eAM pour tous les sites d’exploitation d’Alcoa en Amérique du Nord;
* Maintenir un processus de support pour faciliter et gérer les demandes de soutien des utilisateurs en Amérique du Nord;
* Tester et valider différents correctifs et développements avant leur migration en Production
* Jouer un rôle de premier plan en tant qu’expert en la matière, afin de fournir des commentaires sur les développements eAM en cours, sur les personnalisations et sur la maintenance des systèmes.
* Supporter les sites lors du déploiement des outils et systèmes ainsi que lors d’activités corporatives (Amélioration continue, Workshop, Audits etc.)
Nous recherchons un candidat avec :
* Connaissances et expérience avec un système de GMAO tel Oracle eAM.
* Capacité démontrée dans la gestion et le support des outils informatiques de maintenance.
* Connaissance des bonnes pratiques de maintenance.
* Compétence démontrée dans le maintien et l'implantation de solutions et d’applications dans un environnement Oracle;
* Compétences en résolution de problèmes.
* Flexibilité et capacité de travailler en collaboration avec des méthodes de télétravail dans l’ensemble des opérations mondiales ;
* Compétences en formations pour améliorer le rendement de l’équipe;
* Flexibilité pour certains voyages à l’échelle mondiale pour le support direct des sites ou encore pour le réseautage, jusqu’à 40 % du temps.
* Avoir beaucoup d’initiative, d’autonomie et faire preuve d’une très grande débrouillardise
Qualifications :
* Baccalauréat en informatique ou équivalent en génie ou technologie de l’information;
* Avoir des intérêts / capacité avec la gestion de base de données
* Posséder des connaissances de ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Deschambault, CA-QC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:05
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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.
The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminium industry.
Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with opportunities that help everyone thrive and build diverse, rewarding careers.
You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
We have an exciting opening for an Electrical Supervisor to join the team at our Pinjarra Refinery! The position reports directly through to our Electrical Superintendent.
This role is based on a Monday to Friday roster.
As an Alcoa Supervisor you will play a large part in the success of work execution and people engagement.
This front-line leadership role is responsible for mentorship and coaching others to reach their full potential whilst developing and upholding very high standards in safety, electrical maintenance practices whilst guiding diverse teams to achieve its goals in all areas of the business.
Other duties of this role:
* Responsibility for developing effective EI work plans using a standardised planning process and assisting with minor project work
* Management of the EI trades crew
* Mentoring the crew to become an effective semi-autonomous work group that can make informed decisions to lead their own safety performance, work output, cost control, reporting and problem solving.
* Involvement in daily and weekly planning, and development of the electrical/instrument plan each week to match business needs.
* Developing costed work packs which contain detailed work scope, resource requirements (including labour and equipment) and parts / materials management.
What’s on offer:
* Career development opportunities to pursue your passion
* Monthly Leisure Day
* Benefits allowance
* Performance related bonus (variable)
* 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme
* Paid annual volunteer hours
* Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities
What you can bring to the role:
To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
* Electrical or Electrical/Instrumentation trade background (or equivalent) and hold a current ‘A’ Grade Electrical license.
* Supervisory Gas Fitter licence and HV Switching Operator tickets would be considered favourably
* Well-developed leadership and communication skills to assist with co-ordinating EI maintenance teams with the work of other maintenance disciplines, negotiate issues and prioritise workload with your peers, other supervisory staff and operations management.
* A successful history of planning, scheduling and executing electrical and instrument planned maintenance, preferably within a computerised maintenance planning system.
* Exposure to Distributed Con...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pinjarra, AU-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:04
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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 patient treatments.
• Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
• Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation.
• Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
• Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
• Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor.
• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
• Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Phoenix, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:02
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* South Chicago clinic address: 9200 S.
South Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60617
* Clinic hours: MWF 4a-9p, TThS 4a-5p
* Must have Dialysis experience and certification!
* Rotating days/shifts- 8-12 hour shifts
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 v...
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Type: Permanent Location: Chicago, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:01
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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 patient treatments.
* Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
* Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation.
* Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
* Monitors patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
* Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
* Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor.
* Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
* Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laborator...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lansing, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:20:00
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Location: Wellstar Kennestone - 677 Church St, Marietta, GA 30060
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...
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Type: Permanent Location: Marietta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:19:59
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
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).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
STAFF RELATED:
* Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff.
* Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to FMS.
* Functions as preceptor in direct patient care training programs to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the FMS Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s) FMS policies and procedures and FMS training standards.
* Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT's.
* Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving FMS quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.
* Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs.
* Provides coaching and developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.
Education/Communication:
* Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems as allowed by local regulations.
* Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity including patient and staff safety of the facility.
* Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers Education Coordinators direct patient care staff and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives.
* Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.
* Collaborates with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators in the scheduling and implementation of training programs and processes as directed.
* Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
* Ensures all FMS business policies procedures and systems are incorpor...
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Type: Permanent Location: Lansing, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:19:59
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Location: Piedmont Walton - 2151 West Spring St, Monroe, GA 30655
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 Kidney Disease health care team, the CAP RN 1 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 and applicable contractual service policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.
* Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Program Manager (PM) and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or an Inpatient Services CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment.
* Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next Inpatient 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 treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies inpatient program manager, appropriately credentialed physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be indicated.
* 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 manager, appropriate physician, and acute primary nurse.
* Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.
* Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures.
* Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate hospital personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care.
* Administers medications as prescribed and in accordance with contractual agreement.
* Ensures nephrology physician orders for assigned patients are received and entered in the Medical Record.
* Enters all treatment data into the designated medical record thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner.
* 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.
* Ensures familiarity with company, inpatient services program and contracted provider ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Monroe, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:19:58
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Location: Wellstar Cobb - 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN.
Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.
* Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) 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).
* Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).
* With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).
* Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment.
Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.
* Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
* Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight.
Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
* Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
* Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.
* Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).
* Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
* Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist.
* Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy.
* Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician’s order or as directed by FMCNA RN.
Monitors patient’s response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.
* Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary fo...
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Type: Permanent Location: Marietta, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-21 08:19:57
