Registered Nurse
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Newberg
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionPOSITION FEATURES:
Paid training provided!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
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Corvallis , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Newberg, Oregon
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