Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
About this role: As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with
Fresenius Medical Care, you will be part of a close-knit,
collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and
providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal
disease or chronic kidney disease. Our clinic RNs build strong
bonds and lasting relationships with people who entrust us with
their care, their families, and fellow care team members.How you
grow or advance: As a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical
Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By
participating in CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills,
derive greater career satisfaction, have an opportunity to share
your expertise with others, and be recognized for your experience,
knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the
appropriate CAP level based on prior experience and education.Our
culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset we
value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you
may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your
education goals, granting scholarships to family members,
delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing
financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our
people.Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing
environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual
orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse
range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees
with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or
experiences to come together for professional and personal
development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse
workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion
for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.At
Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the
lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the
career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a
vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.PRINCIPAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:All duties and responsibilities are
expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care
policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and
federal regulations.As a member of the nephrology health care team,
you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership
functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient
care outcomes and facility operations.Coordinates patient care
including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an
assigned group of hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation
of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.Performs ongoing
analysis of patient data with each patient visit and documents in
the patient medical record.Adjusts or modify the treatment plan as
indicated and notify supervisor as needed.Provides initial and
ongoing education to patient and family.Administers medications as
prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and
document appropriate medical justification and
effectiveness.Initiates or assist with emergency response
measures.Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and
shipping procedures are performed.Collaborates with the
Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan.Ensures patient
awareness related to transplant and treatment modality
options.Completes CAP requirements to either maintain or advance
within the program.Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered
Dietitian as appropriate.Ensures patient awareness related to
transplant and treatment modality options.EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current appropriate
state licensure. Current or successful completion of CPR BLS
Certification. Must meet the practice requirements in the state in
which he or she is employed.EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Qualities and
traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaborative,
reliable. Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not
required). Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred but not
required). Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.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. The position provides direct patient care that regularly
involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with
ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and
the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may
occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and
equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water
solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. The work environment
is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature
control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases/materials. Day to day work includes desk work,
computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff
and physicians. The position may require travel to training sites
or other facilities. May be asked to provide essential functions of
this position in other locations with the same physical demands and
working conditions as described above.EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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