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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: Contract Location: Forrest City, US-AR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:55
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment.
Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff.
Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans.
Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General and Staff Related:
* Provides day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation.
Participates in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions.
Recommends disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate.
* Ensures compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients.
* Approves or disapproves time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.
* Participates in patient care plan meetings.
* Maintains knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled inservices.
* Trains and orients staff as necessary.
* Routinely observes and guides direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
* Promotes and assists with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
* Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
* Conducts staff meeting with Clinical Manager at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
* Meets routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
* Supervise all documentation of patient information.
* Coordinates Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.
Patient Care:
* Assesses daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
Assesses patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician.
Implement changes inpatient care/treatment as directed.
* Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
* Monitors and supervises all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
* Collaborates with direct patient care team in making d...
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Type: Permanent Location: San Diego, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:51
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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.
Esta é a sua oportunidade de ajudar a compartilhar o futuro da sustentabilidade com inovações que mudam o mundo e tecnologias de baixo carbono.
Torne-se uma parte importante da equipe que está moldando o futuro do alumínio, revolucionando a maneira como o mundo vive, constrói, se move e progride.
Faça parte disso e molde seu mundo.
Sobre a Oportunidade:
A Alcoa está buscando por Coordenadora(or) de Materiais para integrar nosso time na unidade Alumar em São Luís do Maranhão sendo o responsável:
* Desenvolver estudos conceituais e análise de viabilidade técnico-econômica de projetos de armazenagens promovendo alternativas de operações, visando o atingimento de benchmarks de mercado;
* Desenvolver junto aos clientes internos políticas e procedimentos técnicos, visando a otimização dos processos de Armazenagem e de logística.
* Implementação de Melhorias: Propor e implementar melhorias nos processos de controle da operação do Almoxarifado para aumentar a eficiência e reduzir custos;
* Projetar, monitorar e aprimorar os processos de recebimento, armazenagem, inventário, separação, expedição e entrega de materiais, visando melhoria dos KPI's do departamento;
* Dar suporte na elaboração de orçamentos, planejamento, coordenação, execução e controle de atividades da área, visando cumprimento do plano de investimentos anual;
* Desenvolver estratégia de gerenciamento de matéria-prima, evitando o risco de desabastecimento das plantas da Refinaria e Redução;
* Emissão de relatórios gerenciais para medir a performance e indicadores da área;
* Interação com os departamentos de Controladoria, Compras, Comex e áreas operacionais.
O que você pode oferecer para a função:
* Ensino Superior completo em Administração, Logística, Engenharia de Processos ou Suprimentos;
* Sólida experiência nas áreas de suprimentos e compras - gestão de contratos, compras spot, supply chain.
* Pacote Oficce: Nível Avançado (principalmente o Excel)
* PowerBi : Nível Intermediário
* Sistema: ERP Oracle;
* Conhecimento de gestão para a qualidade das normas ISO1400.
O que está sendo oferecido:
* Pacotes competitivos de remuneração e benefícios.
* Construção de uma carreira de longo prazo em nossas operações locais e globais.
* Como uma empresa baseada em valores, agimos com integridade, operamos com excelência, cuidamos das pessoas e lideramos com coragem.
* Reconhecida como uma das melhores empresas para se trabalhar pelo programa Great Place to Work.
* Reconhecida pelo Guia Exame de Diversidade como uma das empresas com as melhores práticas relacionadas à inclusão, equidade, gênero, etnia, raça, pessoas...
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Type: Permanent Location: Sao Luis, BR-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:51
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1.
This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.
This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.
As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.
* Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
* Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
* Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
* Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
* Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
* Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
* Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level.
* Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
* Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
* Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
* Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
* May serve as a Prec...
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Type: Permanent Location: Forrest City, US-AR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:49
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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.
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Type: Permanent Location: Belmont, US-NC
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:48
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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: San Diego, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:47
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1.
This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.
This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.
As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.
* Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
* Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
* Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
* Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
* Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
* Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
* Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level.
* Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
* Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
* Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
* Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
* May serve as a Prec...
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Type: Contract Location: Jackson, US-KY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:46
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Under supervision is responsible for the operational condition, maintenance, and repair of all water systems, medical equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems so as to ensure safety of the patients as well as the staff operating the equipment.
Responsible for inventory and housekeeping as required.
Assists in cost containment in the facility.
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.
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 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:
* Maintains, tests and repairs all water treatment equipment, dialysis equipment, medical equipment, testing equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems as recommended by the manufacturer and by procedures established by FMCNA Clinical/Technical services as documented in the Technical Policies and Standards manual.
* Documents all maintenance and repairs.
* Ensures safety checks and routine tasks are conducted and documented in a timely fashion according to the established procedures.
* Conducts housekeeping check and follows-up housekeeping problems.
* Responsible for water treatment equipment cleaning and disinfecting.
* Ensures all testing equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
* Ensures all areas are safe and clean - that environmental integrity and aesthetics are maintained.
* Conducts building maintenance as needed.
* Responsible for coordination of medical waste disposal.
* Collects and organizes supplies restocking relevant areas as needed.
* Assists in ordering and receiving disposable supplies.
* Assists in creating SAP purchase orders for supplies.
* Assists in conducting monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies with cost reporting through facility specific records.
* Evaluates and reports the current equipment inventory to appropriate sources.
PATIENT CARE:
* Ensures visibility to patients with daily walk through during treatment times, when possible.
* Reinforces the concept of UltraCare™ and customer service - ensures availability for patient's questions and concerns.
* As requested, provides instructive tours of the water treatment equipment for patients and explains the basics of the machines.
CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:
* Processes water and dialysate samples according to specified procedures, package samples for shipping.
* Participates in the comple...
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Type: Permanent Location: King George, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:44
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About this role:
As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics.
You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our dialysis patients, as well as manage the medical supplies required.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people.
We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.
Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition.
We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support.
Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease.
If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
• Maintains the physical plant, as directed.
• Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
• Purchases and retain an inventory of service parts.
• Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
• Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
• Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility.
• Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
• Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
• Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and...
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Type: Permanent Location: Hampton, US-VA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:42
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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: Florissant, US-MO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:41
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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 ind...
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Type: Permanent Location: Denton, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:41
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the Home Therapies dialysis health care team.
Ensures provision of quality home patient care in accordance with company policies, procedures and training.
Supports the company’s commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI activities, including those related to patient satisfaction.
Actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the company’s Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Related:
* Provides safe and effective training and oversight of the delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy and procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the Corporation, state and federal agencies.
* Rotates with other licensed staff to ensure adequate coverage.
* Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
* Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.
Quality:
* Provides outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by company quality goals and standards.
* Submits CQI information to Clinical Manager for completion of HT QAI Template for inclusion in facility CQI packet.
* Participates in all monthly CQI meetings.
Education:
* Assists in the identification and evaluation of candidates for the company Home Therapies Program, including assessment of patients’ home environment.
* Trains home patients and their families/significant others on the safe and effective operation and maintenance (as appropriate), of all home therapies equipment through a formal Home Therapies training program.
* Educates patients and family regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and the delivery of the company Kidney Options Program.
* Assesses patient and family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments at home and patients’ home environment for suitability in the ongoing delivery of home dialysis therapy.
* Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal dialysis, peritoneal or vascular access and home dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.
Dialysis Treatment:
* Provides safe and effective delivery of home therapy support care to patients with ESRD.
* Assesses patients’ response to home dialysis treatment therapy by following predetermined protocols.
* Communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed.
* Reports adverse patient events at home or in the clinic as well as equipment and technology related problems to the Clinical/Home Therapies management and physician including the correct documentation of such events.
* Coordinates the transfer of patients to the hemodialysis clinic when needed and appropriate.
Laboratory Related:
* Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System.
* Follows com...
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Type: Permanent Location: Casa Grande, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:37
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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.
About the Role:
A new opportunity has arisen for a Process Safety Advisor to join the Health, Safety and Environment team on a permanent basis, reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent based at the Wagerup Refinery.
The primary function of the Dangerous Goods Compliance Officer is to ensure the smooth operation of, and site wide adherence to, the dangerous goods compliance and risk mitigation process.
Our Advisor will ensure the dangerous goods compliance and risk mitigation process is managed seamlessly and always includes an inspection/event, risk assessment and they are managed through the correct cycle.
Our Advisor will ensure our processes are compliance with relevant Australian Standards and Regulations and are effective at controlling and mitigating risks associated with dangerous goods in storage or in process.
These positions will be offered on a family friendly Monday to Friday roster, with a leisure day off every month to spend more time doing the things you love.
Key role responsibilities include:
* Support dangerous goods inspection activities.
* Coordinate, facilitate and deliver the dangerous goods risk assessments for the location.
* Provide governance, support, and oversight of the delivery of risk mitigation actions identified for dangerous goods risks.
* Facilitate/drive incident investigation and reports in compliance with the dangerous goods safety (storage and handling of non-explosives) Regulations 2007 and agreements with DEMIRS.
* Support external audits by regulatory bodies by providing detailed information, coordinating responses and organising/facilitating meetings with relevant personnel.
* Provision of advice regarding relevant regulations/standards, risks and stakeholder expectations to safety and leadership teams Support loss of containment and initiatives for the elimination of chemical burns.
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 strong governance skills enabling the tracking of risk mitigation actions to ensure progression of the project through others and verification of closure.
* Tertiary qualifications in Enginering or Safety
* Experience with DG regulations and process safety framework.
* Experience conducting and facilitating risk assessments.
* Experience managing relationships and expectations of regulatory bodies (eg.
DMIRS)
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Type: Permanent Location: WAROONA, AU-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:37
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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: Meridian, US-MS
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:36
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1.
This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.
This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians.
As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.
* Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
* Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
* Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
* Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
* Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
* Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
* Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level.
* Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
* Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
* Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
* Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
* May serve as a Prec...
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Type: Permanent Location: Kings Mills, US-OH
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:35
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Director, Corporate FP&A oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of business plans, forecasts and reports for the assigned functional area(s). The incumbent is responsible for design of operational processes and procedures that maximize the efficacy and efficiency of operations within the assigned functional area(s).
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide strategic leadership of short- and long-term goals through the use of thoughtful techniques in the communication of the companyâs mission and core values as a means to implement positive change and/or create organizational structure within the assigned business unit(s).
* Lead operational efforts through subordinates to complete the administration of business processes and services to ensure the operations effective achievement of goals within the assigned business unit(s).
* Direct and control the broad activities of the business unit(s) through the interpretation, application and implementation of company-wide policies and processes appropriate to the functional area(s).
* Ensure budgets, forecasts and supporting analyses and schedules are within company requirements with significant organizational responsibility for the overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, expense priority management, and recommendation and implementation changes of current methods.
* Direct the budget and forecasting processes within the assigned functional area(s); ensuring data accuracy and integrity in a timely manner.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of improved policies and procedures within the assigned functional area(s).
* Participate in cross-functional and cross-divisional finance transformation activities focused on process improvement opportunities within the planning, forecasting and accounting cycles.
* Provide leadership, guidance and coaching for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
* Collaborate with employees in the establishment of clear and concise development plans to ensure succession planning and the advancement of future leaders within the organization.
* Provide technical guidance.
* Assist with various projects as assigned.
* 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.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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SUPERVISION:
Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of finance staff.
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EDUCATION:
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Type: Permanent Location: Lexington, US-MA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:32
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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.
Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs.
As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation.
Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions.
Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.
* Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.
* Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.
* Participate in patient care plan meetings.
* Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.
* Train and orient staff as necessary.
* Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
* Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
* Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
* With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
* Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
* Supervise all documentation of patient information.
* Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.
* Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
* Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
* Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician.
Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.
* Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
* Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.
* Continuously m...
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:29
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Provides employee relations support, guidance and advice to field management and employees in assigned regions within a FMS Division.
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, and local, state and federal employment regulations and requirements.
Utilizes knowledge and expertise in the employee relations and human resources field to investigate, address, and resolve human resource issues and problems including but not limited to personnel management, policy and procedure interpretation and implementation, benefits, and change management.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Demonstrates commitment, adherence and alignment to Company’s Mission, Core Values and initiatives
* Ensures timely and thorough case management
* Develops/facilitates leadership and field staff training, as necessary
* Collaborates with organizational partners as appropriate, including but not limited to, Corporate Counsel, HR Business Partners, Compliance, Quality/Clinical Services, Education, etc.
* Effectively administers personnel and employee relations programs in accordance with company policies and procedures, Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and American Disabilities Act as Amended (ADAAA) to ensure the uniform and equitable treatment of employees.
* Manages and executes Employee Relations matters, including investigating issues, providing coaching to employees and managers.
* Works collaboratively with and provides day-to-day coaching and advice to field managers, Regional leaders and all other assigned employees in a large variety of employee relations issues, performance management and issues, and policy interpretation.
* Diagnoses and identifies pro-active steps to avoid recurring issues.
* Provides field managers and supervisors with interpretation and guidance regarding HR policies, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application.
Counsels and advises on the administration of specific employment laws including federal and state labor laws.
* Investigates employee action line calls in a timely manner with assistance from appropriate internal experts.
Provides recommendations while documenting actions taken.
Escalates sensitive or critical issues to management.
* Conducts climate assessments at clinical level, communicates findings to Regional and Division level executives and provides appropriate recommendations for improvements and or remedies.
* Consults with the Legal Department as necessary regarding interpretation of policies as affected by state and federal laws.
* Provides investigatory support to the legal department when responding to State or Federal agency employment claims which may be filed against the organization.
* Provides administrative support to the legal department, collecting data and source documents wh...
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Type: Permanent Location: Metairie, US-LA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:27
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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: Garden City, US-GA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:27
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About this role:
As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics.
You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our dialysis patients, as well as manage the medical supplies required.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people.
We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.
Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition.
We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support.
Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease.
If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
• Maintains the physical plant, as directed.
• Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
• Purchases and retain an inventory of service parts.
• Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
• Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
• Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility.
• Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
• Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
• Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and...
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Type: Permanent Location: Memphis, US-TN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:26
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This is a Nocturnal position 5:30 pm to 5:30 am.
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 patie...
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Type: Permanent Location: Marion, US-IN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:25
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About this role:
As a Biomedical Technician with Fresenius Medical Care, you will maintain and repair medical and water treatment equipment within our kidney care clinics.
You will also train and educate colleagues on operational maintenance of our dialysis machines to ensure the safety of our dialysis patients, as well as manage the medical supplies required.
How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a Biomedical Technician specific career ladder with three potential levels of Biomedical Technician role as well as a leadership path from Area Technical Operations Manager, Regional Technical Operations Manager, and Senior Director Technical Services, overseen by a Vice President of Technical Services and supported by Corporate Biomedical Support Managers.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value, care about, and support our people.
We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits; we take care of our people.
Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition.
We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support.
Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.
At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease.
If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs dialysis equipment, ancillary equipment, and water treatment systems.
• Maintains the physical plant, as directed.
• Ensures outside vendor services are completed per contract.
• Purchases and retain an inventory of service parts.
• Performs, evaluates, and reports water/dialysate sample collection and any actions required.
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly trend analysis on the water system to assure system functions as designed.
• Documents all repairs and maintenance activity.
• Assists in planning and installing biomedical equipment to assure safe and effective operation of facility.
• Transports equipment as needed with supervisor consent.
• Participates in monthly technical and regulatory meetings.
• Collaborates with facility staff to ensure all regulatory and...
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Type: Permanent Location: Ottawa, US-IL
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:22
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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: St Helens, US-OR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:21
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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: St Helens, US-OR
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:20
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Starting at:$19.50 - $21.50/hr.
with both career and growth opportunities!
About the Job:
* Lead by Example: Be a team player by fulling & overseeing all tasks and duties require of both Lead & Store members.
* Team Development: Assist with the training, mentoring, & supervision of all Team members.
* Facility Maintenance: Ensure safety by supporting the inspection of the facilities sand equipment.
* Operational Excellence: Complete general reporting and bookkeeping responsibilities.
You’ll be a great fit if…
* Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Expertly engaged with Team Members and captivate & care for customers with your communication skills.
* Collected & Composed: Remain calm and collected under high pressure situations while still delivering extraordinary customer service.
* Effective Problem Solving: Possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize & analyze an issue while creating effective solutions.
* Flexible Schedule: Our 24/7 stores require your flexibility, including potentially working on nights, weekends, and holidays
* 1 year+ of supervisory experience (preferred).
* Must be 21+ in order to apply.
Why Maverik?
* Food Fuel Benefits: Fuel up on your adventure with our employee fuel discount.
Enjoy $.25 off per gallon, up to 40 gallons a week.
50% off all food and drink while on shift.
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* Comprehensive Benefit Package: We’ve got you covered! Have access to our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a 401k plan with company match, $20,000 company-paid life insurance, parental leave, and an education assistance/reimbursement program.
* Unlimited growth opportunities: We strive to recognize your talent by promoting from within, offering consistent raises, and helping you achieve your professional goals.
Physical Requirements
* The job requires repetitive standing, walking, handling, and reaching horizontally.
It also involves frequent reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the waist, pushing buttons, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, and pushing.
(All activities could have up to 50lbs involved).
* Must be able to work safely with equipment that generates and maintains high temperatures, while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
*Some restrictions apply
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Type: Permanent Location: Idaho Springs, US-CO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-08-27 08:23:18
