Registered Nurse - RN - Float Pool Will Train
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES: This is Float position covering the Pac NW
ClinicsMust be willing to work 4 days a week Mon - SatMust be
Flexible with your scheduleMust be willing to travel up to 100
miles as neededComprehensive paid trainingHourly incentive once
fully trainedAbout 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/orcoworkers 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.
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