Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Responsibilities

The role of the Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry-level designation in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP).

Responsibilities include:

• Perform all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and guidance from the Clinical Educator or Preceptor.
• Collect and analyze patient data pre‑, during‑, and post‑hemodialysis treatment, document in the medical record, adjust the treatment plan as necessary, and notify appropriate team members.
• Assess, collaborate, and document learning needs of patients and families, and provide ongoing education.
• Collaborate with direct and ancillary patient‑care staff to deliver safe and effective hemodialysis therapy.
• Administer medications as prescribed or per approved algorithms, documenting justification and effectiveness.
• Assist with emergency response measures.
• Serve as a resource for the healthcare team, participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures; reschedule missed or insufficient collections.
• Identify expected outcomes, update the nursing assessment and plan of care through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide patient awareness regarding transplant and treatment modality options.
• Complete CAP requirements to advance within the program.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

• Direct patient care involving heavy lifting and assistance with patient ambulation.
• Frequent, prolonged standing; ability to bend over.
• Movement of equipment up to 200 lbs. and lifting chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. to a height of 5 feet.
• Work environment in a healthcare facility with controlled temperature and moderate noise.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Desk and computer work, interaction with patients, staff, and physicians.
• May require travel to training sites or other facilities.
• May perform essential functions at other locations with similar demands.

• Oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge.
• Requirements for supervisory role: completion of all FKC education and training, minimum 9 months RN experience, and minimum 3 months chronic/acute hemodialysis experience as an RN.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current state licensure.
• Current or completed CPR BLS Certification.
• Meet state practice requirements.

• Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
• Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience preferred.

• Hourly Rate: $39 - $56, depending on location and qualifications.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Up to $4,400 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• Sign‑On Bonus Eligible.

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

EOE, disability/veterans.