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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Explores, recommends, and coordinates the insurance and potential financial assistance options available to kidney dialysis patients in a specified geographic area, while maximizing revenue for the company.
Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.
Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and company policy requirements
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meets regularly with dialysis patients at the clinic(s) in the assigned region to educate and coordinate insurance options:
* Educates on the availability of alternative insurance options (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Supplement, State Renal programs and COBRA).
* Ensures patients have followed through with the application process.
* Obtains premium statements and signatures from patients.
* Discusses situation and options if employment status changes or other situations change.
* Completes and follows up with paperwork when claims are disputed for non-payment.
* Collects necessary documents to completed initial and annual indigent waivers.
* Discusses insurance options when insurance contracts are terminated.
Responsibilities involving Medicare and Medicaid include but are not limited to:
* Determining Medicare eligibility by meeting with the patients and contacting local Social Security offices to verify eligibility.
* Discussing the Medicare application with eligible patients and assisting with the application process.
* Acting as liaison between the patient and the local agents for Medicare terminations and re-in statements.
* Completing the annual open enrollment and Medicare reinstatement papers with the patients.
* Tracking 30-month coordinator period each month for those patients on employer Group Health Plans to ensure Medicare will be in place once coordination ends.
* Monitoring and verifying the Medicaid status of each patient on a monthly basis and determining the spend down amounts
* Works with patients to evaluate personal financial information and make determination for indigent program.
* Completes initial Indigent waiver applications.
* Tracks and completes annual indigent waiver applications.
* Monitors all patients' insurance information to ensure that it is updated and accurate for the Accounts Receivable Department.
* Addresses any identified anomalies or discrepancies, researches and answers questions as needed.
* Meets with patients receiving direct payments from insurance companies to ensure payment of dialysis treatments owed to Fresenius.
* Prepares, analyzes and reviews monthly reports to track work progress on caseloads; Analyzes patient reports from billing systems as an audit check to ensure the correct insurance information is entered into the billing system and that other changes are not overlooked.
Researches and corrects any discrepancies identified.
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Type: Permanent Location: Chattanooga, US-TN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:52
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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 vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
* Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
* 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 and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
* Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
* Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures
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Type: Permanent Location: Oak Grove, US-LA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:50
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Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day to day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day to day functions of the nursing service department.
Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current.
Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day to day needs of the resident.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day to day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure...
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Type: Permanent Location: Sacramento, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:48
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Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned.
Performs focused interview to identify specific patients' needs.
Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses.
Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned.
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned.
Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications.
Reports changes in the patient's respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisor responsibilities Qualification Education and/or Experience Must possess, as a minimum, an Associate Degree from an accredited school.
Must be a Graduate of a respiratory care program.
Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit preferred.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess a Current Respiratory Ca...
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Type: Permanent Location: Topeka, US-KS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:48
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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 vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
* Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
* 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 and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
* Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
* Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures
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Type: Permanent Location: Charlotte, US-NC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:47
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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
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Type: Permanent Location: Holly Springs, US-NC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:46
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* Up to $7,500.00 Bonus Eligible for Candidates New to Fresenius
* Michigan Apheresis Program
* Primary Coverage Areas: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint
* Apheresis, Dialysis or Critical Care Experience Preferred
* Paid Training Provided
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Apheresis RN spends 80% or more of their time providing Apheresis treatments providing 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, therapeutic plasma exchange, RBC exchange and depletion, PLT and WBC depletions, PBSC and WBC collections, Photopheresis, and LDL apheresis.
The Apheresis RN will partner with the hospital or outpatient facility to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General:
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+ 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 apheresis.
+ Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the hospital or outpatient location, providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients or donors as prescribed in all apheresis modality procedures, as appropriately defined, therapeutic plasma exchange, RBC exchange or depletion, WBC and PLT depletions, PBSC and all types of WBC collections, Photopheresis, LDL apheresis, and therapeutic phlebotomy.
+ Performs scheduled, un-scheduled and emergency Apheresis treatments and other extra-corporeal therapies (Therapeutic and Donor) in the assigned hospital(s) or outpatient locations, establishing priority of care. Initiates, monitors, and discontinues prescribed treatments and medication according to established FMCNA policies and procedures.
+ Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on as assigned.
Apply high level thinking skills to patient schedules to meet needs of more critical patients due to labs, MD orders, availability of access/replacement products or patient assessment.
+ Ensures adequate coverage of patient treatments and customer needs through appropriate scheduling.
+ Travels outside regional area as necessary to help with coverage of patient treatments to perform Apheresis or other extra-corporeal therapies.
+ Maintains a safe environment for self, patients and staff by following universal infection control precautions in performing patient care and handling of equipment.
+ Maintains current knowledge of the advancements in the Therapeutic Apheresis by ensuring that the apheresis LMS modules are reviewed and completed.
Patient Care:
+ Assesses patients' responses to therapeutic apheresis making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Grand Blanc, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:44
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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 staff as assigned.
* May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruct...
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Type: Permanent Location: Saginaw, US-MI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:42
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Responsible for driving commercial vehicle to deliver products to customers.
Ensures accuracy of all paperwork related to the job.
Responsible for safety of fellow employees and the public while operating company vehicles and/or performing any company activity.
Responsibilities include driving a commercial vehicle, rotating stock, and inventory checks.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Delivers and picks up products from home patients and clinics according to established safety procedures and guidelines.
* Ensures good customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and behaving with integrity in a courteous and professional manner
* May take note of and possibly resolve customer complaints.
Reports more complex issues and complaints to DC staff or Customer Service for resolution Observe and reports any pertinent anomalies at customer sites
* May set up product and/or place product on shelves or racks at customer sites
* Performs all duties and functions with the goal to achieve OSHA-related targets for recordable incidents and lost time incidents
* Performs rotation and inventory checks of existing product ensuring that an adequate inventory is available for customers
* Obtains customer signature for pickup and delivery of dialysis product
* Adheres to all federal and state specific DOT regulations including, but not limited to GVW (Gross Vehicle weight) and hours of service
* Identify and recommend options for route improvements to management as appropriate
* Vehicle related responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Performing pre and post trip Inspections of assigned vehicle
+ Identify problems and address appropriately
+ May perform routine maintenance on vehicle
+ Unloading and loading freight as required according to specified procedures and regulations
+ Maintaining cleanliness of vehicle
* Participates in monthly/quarterly/annual training for Good Manufacturing Practices, Health & Safety, and Compliance.
* Remains updated with all annually revised regulatory standards.
* Maintains a satisfactory driving record
* Operates material-handling equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures as required
* Performs functions that require full knowledge of general aspects of the job.
* Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
* Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
* 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 characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reas...
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Type: Permanent Location: Indianapolis, US-IN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:40
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Explores, recommends, and coordinates the insurance and potential financial assistance options available to kidney dialysis patients in a specified geographic area, while maximizing revenue for the company.
Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.
Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and company policy requirements
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meets regularly with dialysis patients at the clinic(s) in the assigned region to educate and coordinate insurance options:
* Educates on the availability of alternative insurance options (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Supplement, State Renal programs and COBRA).
* Ensures patients have followed through with the application process.
* Obtains premium statements and signatures from patients.
* Discusses situation and options if employment status changes or other situations change.
* Completes and follows up with paperwork when claims are disputed for non-payment.
* Collects necessary documents to completed initial and annual indigent waivers.
* Discusses insurance options when insurance contracts are terminated.
Responsibilities involving Medicare and Medicaid include but are not limited to:
* Determining Medicare eligibility by meeting with the patients and contacting local Social Security offices to verify eligibility.
* Discussing the Medicare application with eligible patients and assisting with the application process.
* Acting as liaison between the patient and the local agents for Medicare terminations and re-in statements.
* Completing the annual open enrollment and Medicare reinstatement papers with the patients.
* Tracking 30-month coordinator period each month for those patients on employer Group Health Plans to ensure Medicare will be in place once coordination ends.
* Monitoring and verifying the Medicaid status of each patient on a monthly basis and determining the spend down amounts
* Works with patients to evaluate personal financial information and make determination for indigent program.
* Completes initial Indigent waiver applications.
* Tracks and completes annual indigent waiver applications.
* Monitors all patients' insurance information to ensure that it is updated and accurate for the Accounts Receivable Department.
* Addresses any identified anomalies or discrepancies, researches and answers questions as needed.
* Meets with patients receiving direct payments from insurance companies to ensure payment of dialysis treatments owed to Fresenius.
* Prepares, analyzes and reviews monthly reports to track work progress on caseloads; Analyzes patient reports from billing systems as an audit check to ensure the correct insurance information is entered into the billing system and that other changes are not overlooked.
Researches and corrects any discrepancies identified.
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Type: Permanent Location: Maplewood, US-NJ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:39
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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: Permanent Location: Flemington, US-NJ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:39
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* Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
* Current appropriate State licensure.
* One year of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
* Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
* CA IV Certification is a plus
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.
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Type: Permanent Location: Arleta, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:37
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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 customer service to...
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Type: Permanent Location: Concord, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:36
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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: Glendale, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:35
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Territory is Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
Ideal candidate will reside within these states.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Serves as a Area Sales Manager and plays a critical role in driving, identification and adoption of new procedures for the Novalung system.
Partnering with leadership, sales, marketing and clinical specialists, the Senior Regional Sales Manager will identify and develop Key Opinion Leaders to expand use of the Novalung Extracorporeal Life Support technology.
They will also partner with local sales representatives to coach, counsel and train them on selling to specialists in their assigned hospital accounts.
This is a unique and strategic role for a senior level sales professional, who is focused on identifying and expanding the adoption of new targeted users.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Develops professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to achieve projected quarterly sales goals for assigned Heart and Lung products, as directed.
* Develops business plans for their geography and implement national sales strategies and programs.
* Achieves assigned quarterly sales goals.
* Maintains accurate and timely reports including sales calls, product market shares, demographics, and sales target reports.
* Attends local and regional tradeshows that are important to the Senior Regional Sales Manager's business.
* Participates in national sales meeting and all required training.
* Communicates and works effectively with supervisor and company personnel.
* Operates within operating expense (Annually) budget.
* Maintains proficiency on all products.
* Represents the company in a positive manner to customers during and after duty hours.
* Develops strong professional relationships with customers.
* Utilizes the SAP Customer Relations Management (CRM) tool daily and maintains all current customer contact and product sales call information.
* Maintains timely and accurate management of customer contracts.
* Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
* Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
* Senior Regional Sales Manager needs to achieve regular and consistent face-to-face coverage of customers.
Develops Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for ECMO and with potential further expansion towards other clinical indications
* Develops existing ECMO customers to potentially become case observation sites.
* Through collaboration with sales leadership, conducts strategic market development activities.
* For KOLs, executes all sales activities in support of developing their proficiency as a Novalung user.
These activities include:
+ Selects appropriate case observation site.
+ Conducts on-site and wet lab training.
* Develops and leads advanced regional training programs.
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Type: Permanent Location: Orlando, US-FL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:34
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A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Registered Nurse, helps ease patients into dialysis.
The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality.
As a TCU nurse, you will provide patients with a solid foundation to start their dialysis journey. The TCU nurse coordinates the care and education of patients to help them feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment modality—in-center or at-home dialysis.
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 ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Bloomington, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:33
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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: Oceanside, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:32
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$5000 Hiring Bonus
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the Organization mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the Organization Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and Organization policy requirements.
Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing and/or Charge Registered Nurse, utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALITY:
* Responsible for supporting and driving organization quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.
* Assists with implementation of organization quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve organization quality standards.
* Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization quality goals, to ensure that organization policies and procedures are followed.
* Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.
* Maintains integrity of medical records and other organization administrative and operational records.
* Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.
* Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.
PATIENT:
* Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.
* Provides education to patients and patient’s family regarding post procedure care of vascular access.
* Monitors patient condition before, during and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications or reactions.
* Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions.
* Identifies and communicates patient related issues to facility management, as needed.
* Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner.
* Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies.
This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions; delivery to appropriate labs; reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician.
* Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures, as needed.
* Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician’s orders, and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state and local regulations.
* Acts as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed, maintaining a sterile technique.
* Assists with patient workflow by t...
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Type: Permanent Location: Decatur, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:27
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.
Adheres to the USV/FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and USV/FMS policy requirements.
Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager or Chief Radiology Technologist, performs scrub and circulating duties during interventional procedures according to USV/FMS policies and procedures.
Assists with preparation of procedure room, inventory of supplies and stocking of supplies in the procedure room and stock room.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assists with the maintenance and setting up of the procedure room in compliance with FMCNA/USV policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
* Stocks procedure room and procedure trays with all needed supplies and interventional equipment prior to procedure.
* Cleans the procedure room including the equipment and machinery post procedure.
* May assist with preparing the patient for the surgical procedure by positioning, shaving and prepping.
* Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations
* Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice and state regulations
* Performs patient transfers and positioning of patients and transports patient to and from procedure room.
* Acts as scrub assistant assisting the physician during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy; maintaining a sterile technique according to the established company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
* Draws up intravenous medication and labels as per Medication Labeling Policy, and Medication in the Sterile Field Competency.
* Performs circulating duties in the procedure room.
* Complies with HIPAA policies and standards in regards to patient confidentiality.
* Assists with maintaining environmental integrity and aesthetics.
Ensures all areas are clean, sanitary and safe on a daily basis Ensures all facility equipment and instruments are in proper working condition by inspecting equipment on a daily basis before and after procedures.
* May perform minor equipment repairs and general upkeep.
Communicate problems to supervisor and document issues in the communications log.
* Assists with disposal of hazardous waste materials, dirty linen and rugs.
* May assist with instrument sterilization and packaging of surgical instruments.
* Assists with preparing, organizing, and efficiently utilizing supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
* Provides outstanding quality of patient care by supporting and driving USV quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of USV/FMS CQI tools.
* Assists with implementing USV quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve USV quality standards.
* Maintains integ...
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Type: Contract Location: Bethlehem, US-PA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:25
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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: Kew Gardens, US-NY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:25
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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 and ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Rochester, US-NY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:24
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East Peoria Dialysis Clinic
Training is Provided!
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, an...
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Type: Permanent Location: East Peoria, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:21
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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: Permanent Location: El Centro, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:20
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Your Job
Koch Agronomic Services is seeking a motivated and self-driven Territory Business Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will manage all sales, within Wisconsin, building relationships with dealers, distribution and head offices of Ag retailers driving sales growth.
Our Team
The Territory Business Manager reports to the Sales Manager and the role is based in the territory that is being supported, within Wisconsin.
The role includes significant day travel and some overnight stays, a company truck is also provided.
What You Will Do
* Lead the business and profitable growth in the region
* Develop, own and manage relationships with key customers and targets
* Create sales strategies, prioritization plan and forecasting
* Partner with marketing and product line to generate tools and ideas for product development and portfolio expansion
* Present and educate to audiences such as: General Managers, Senior Buyers, Dealers, Wholesalers, Distribution reps and Retail sales staff
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience in the crop, fertilizer, chemical, seed treatment, seed enhancement or Ag business
* Field based value-added agriculture sales or marketing experience
What Will Put You Ahead
* Knowledgeable and skilled professional with a history of success in value-added agriculture sales/marketing
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth.
Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.
Our benefits plan...
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Type: Permanent Location: Appleton, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:20
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Your Job
Koch Agronomic Services is seeking a motivated and self-driven Territory Business Manager to join our team! The successful candidate will manage all sales, within Wisconsin, building relationships with dealers, distribution and head offices of Ag retailers driving sales growth.
Our Team
The Territory Business Manager reports to the Sales Manager and the role is based in the territory that is being supported, within Wisconsin.
The role includes significant day travel and some overnight stays, a company truck is also provided.
What You Will Do
* Lead the business and profitable growth in the region
* Develop, own and manage relationships with key customers and targets
* Create sales strategies, prioritization plan and forecasting
* Partner with marketing and product line to generate tools and ideas for product development and portfolio expansion
* Present and educate to audiences such as: General Managers, Senior Buyers, Dealers, Wholesalers, Distribution reps and Retail sales staff
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Experience in the crop, fertilizer, chemical, seed treatment, seed enhancement or Ag business
* Field based value-added agriculture sales or marketing experience
What Will Put You Ahead
* Knowledgeable and skilled professional with a history of success in value-added agriculture sales/marketing
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds.
We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.
Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Agronomic Services is a leader in nutrient management, protection and plant growth.
Our team brings a full spectrum of plant health and seed enhancement solutions, equipping farmers with the right tools to deliver yield results they can count on.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.
Our benefits plan...
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Type: Permanent Location: Sheboygan, US-WI
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-29 08:21:19