RN - Round Rock, Texas - Med Surg
Company: FRESENIUS
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
RN - Round Rock, TexasRN-ClinicalAbout 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."
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