Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care

Paid Training

Dialysis Experience Not Required, Will Train

Position is for a 3rd shift RN

Work schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00AM-9:30PM

30 hour/week

• At least 1 year of RN experience
• RN active license
• Dialysis experience preferred but not required

• Work under the direction of the Clinical Manager and guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or CAP RN 2-5 during the first 6 months.
• Qualify to advance to the next CAP level within 24 months from hire.
• Collect and analyze patient data pre‑during‑post hemodialysis treatment and document in the medical record.
• Recognize patient status changes and collaborate with the health team for input.
• Assess daily patient care needs and collaborate with patient care staff.
• Direct and provide safe, effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy.
• Administer medications as prescribed or by approved algorithm and document justification and effectiveness.
• Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, shipping, and reschedule missed or insufficient lab collections.
• Enter and acknowledge physician orders in the medical record.
• Assist with emergency response measures.
• Delegate tasks to LVN/LPNs and patient care technicians as appropriate.
• Monitor staff adherence to FKC policy and procedures.
• Promote infection control, equipment, and environmental safety.
• Assess and document patient/family learning needs and provide education.
• Update nursing assessment and plan of care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure patient awareness of transplant and treatment modality options.
• Refer to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as suitable.
• Check availability of emergency equipment and supplies.
• Assist with medication tracking and inventory.
• Serve as a resource for the health care team and participate in staff training and orientation.
• Participate in all required staff meetings.
• Support and promote FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Heavy lifting and moving of patients; may require moving 200 lb equipment with assistance and lifting up to 30 lb chemical or water solutions.
• Frequent, prolonged periods of standing; ability to bend over; occasional travel to training sites.
• Exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials common in health care facilities.
• Desk and computer work and interactions with patients, staff, and physicians.

• Oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs as Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge after completing FKC education and training and after 9 months as RN and 3 months in chronic hemodialysis.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Meet all state practice requirements for the state of employment.

• Entry‑level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years, or RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of such experience.
• Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).
• Chronic hemodialysis experience preferred.
• Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees.
• Success in CPR and BLS certification maintenance.
• Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.
• Successful completion of all annual required education, training, and competencies.
• Continual training and education as assigned or required.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans