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PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be indicated. &bull; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse. &bull; Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures. &bull; Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. &bull; Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care. &bull; Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates and assists with emergency response measures. &bull; Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. &bull; May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually. &bull; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. &bull; Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. &bull; Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 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. &bull; 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. &bull; This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. &bull; 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. &bull; The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. &bull; May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. &bull; Day to day work includes, desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. &bull; The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities. &bull; Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LVN/LPNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. &bull; 6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: &bull; Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. &bull; Current appropriate state licensure. &bull; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification &bull; Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: &bull; Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN &bull; Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred). &bull; 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred) &bull; Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred). Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN

About this role: As an Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius Medical Care, you will support patients in a hospital setting within a network of local hospitals. You will use your leadership skills and independence in administering and assessing each patient's unique treatment plan in a fast-paced environment, working autonomously alongside the inpatient staff in ICU, CCU, and ED units. How you grow or advance: As an Acute Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) which will allow you to develop clinical leadership skills, 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, scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters strike, and 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: 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 in the inpatient environment.<ul><li>Provides safe effective patient care and perform all essential functions of Acute RN under supervision.</li><li>Documents and enters patient data -before, during and after dialysis treatment.</li><li>Monitors and recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and modify the treatment plan in collaboration with appropriate healthcare team members.</li><li>Communicates with dialysis providers and appropriate hospital personnel to provide continuity of patient care.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed and in accordance with contractual agreement.</li><li>Ensures nephrology physician orders for assigned patients are received and entered in the medical record.</li><li>Be familiar with both Fresenius Medical Care and hospital emergency policies and initiate or assist with emergency response measures.</li><li>Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.</li><li>Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to Fresenius Medical Care policy and procedures.</li><li>Promotes infection control, equipment, and environmental safety.</li><li>Provides initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>Coaches hospital staff on specialized care related to renal replacement and apheresis therapies (as needed).</li><li>Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to update the care plan for assigned patients.</li><li>Completes and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.</li><li>Serves as a resource for healthcare team and participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.</li><li>Assists in an outpatient facility on an as needed basis.</li><li>All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care and applicable contractual service policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.</li><li>Complete CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.</li><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li>Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable, flexible, independent.</li><li>Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (bonus but not required).</li><li>Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (bonus but not required).</li><li>Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently and/or be on-call.</li><li>Successfully pass a Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.</li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>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.</li><li>Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, the fields of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, and apheresis.</li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.</li><li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>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.</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.</li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day-to-day work includes desk work, computer work, and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and travel to regional meetings may be required.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation. (Nights, weekends, or as defined by individual program needs</li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be indicated. &bull; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse. &bull; Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures. &bull; Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. &bull; Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care. &bull; Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates and assists with emergency response measures. &bull; Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. &bull; May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually. &bull; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. &bull; Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. &bull; Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 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. &bull; 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. &bull; This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. &bull; 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. &bull; The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. &bull; May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. &bull; Day to day work includes, desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. &bull; The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities. &bull; Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LVN/LPNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. &bull; 6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: &bull; Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. &bull; Current appropriate state licensure. &bull; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification &bull; Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: &bull; Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN &bull; Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred). &bull; 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred) &bull; Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred). ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Coverage at area hospital in Dubuque

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be indicated. &bull; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse. &bull; Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures. &bull; Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. &bull; Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care. &bull; Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates and assists with emergency response measures. &bull; Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. &bull; May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually. &bull; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. &bull; Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. &bull; Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 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. &bull; 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. &bull; This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. &bull; 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. &bull; The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. &bull; May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. &bull; Day to day work includes, desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. &bull; The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities. &bull; Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LVN/LPNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. &bull; 6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: &bull; Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. &bull; Current appropriate state licensure. &bull; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification &bull; Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: &bull; Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN &bull; Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred). &bull; 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred) &bull; Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred). ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.</li><li>Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). </li><li> Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).</li><li>With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies).</li><li>Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN.</li><li>Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160).</li><li>Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.</li><li>Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist.</li><li>Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy.</li><li>Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation.</li><li>Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN.</li><li>Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.</li><li>Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.</li><li>Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN</li><li>Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.</li><li>Other duties as required.</li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :<ul><li>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.</li><li>Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, int e ractio n wit h patients , facili ty staf f an d physicians .</li><li> Th e positi o n requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations w i thi n th e community .</li><li> Trave l t o meeting s ma y b e required. </li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a healt h car e facilit y wit h ai r tempera t ure control and moderate noise levels.</li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious disease s /materials.</li><li>The position provides direct patien t car e tha t regularl y involve s hea v y liftin g an d movin g o f patients , an d assistin g wit h ambulation . E quipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.</li><li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and t h e employe e mus t b e abl e t o ben d over . Th e employe e may occasionally be required to assist in moving machines an d equipmen t o f u p t o 20 0 lbs. , an d ma y lif t chemica l an d water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. </li><li> There is a two-person assist program and material assist" devices for the heavier items. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> None </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> High School Diploma required </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li> 1 - 2 years' related experience. </li><li> Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification. </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals' policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration. The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.</li><li>Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.</li><li>Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting and providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures, as appropriately defined - hemodialysis, peritoneal, continuous renal replacement therapies, ultrafiltration, and Apheresis.</li><li>Assesses patients' responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician. Communicate problems or concerns to the Inpatient Program Manager, appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as indicated. </li><li>Delivers safe, effective care in a timely an efficient manner.</li><li>Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned shifts. Apply high level thinking skills to shift patient schedules to meet needs of more critical patients due to labs, MD order, or patient assessment.</li><li>Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. </li><li>Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Initiates and communicates to FMS facility nursing staff and appropriate hospital personnel as needed.</li><li>Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.</li><li>Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient renal services policies and procedures.</li><li>Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.</li><li>Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.</li><li>If applicable, initiates Solution Delivery System.</li><li>Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and provides minor trouble shooting when necessary; efficiently utilizes supplies to prevent waste.</li><li>Understands, conducts, and documents appropriately Dialysis/Apheresis machine safety tests/alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, machine safety tests, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection on all water & dialysis machines, and complies with the documentation/notification standards per FMS policies.</li><li>Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities.</li><li>Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.</li><li>Participates in staff training and orientation as assigned.</li><li>Acts as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis related patient/equipment complications.</li><li>Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the inpatient manager and other parties per the Adverse Event Report requirements. May be assigned to in-center patient care on an as needed basis</li><li>Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.</li><li>Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :<ul><li>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.</li><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li></ul><ul><li>Direct patient care, interaction with patients, outpatient clinicians, hospital staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned hospitals and facilities; as well as travel to regional meetings/educational events.</li><li>Position requires on call rotation including night, day, weekend, and holidays.</li><li>There is potential for exposure to potentially infectious material and contagious diseases/material. </li><li>Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patient and/or equipment > 200lbs (with assistance); and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30lbs up as high as 5 feet. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li>Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)) and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.</li></ul> EDUCATION: <ul><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Maintains acquired knowledge and remains current in advancements in nephrology, in particular, relative to inpatient care (hospitalized patients requiring varied treatment modalities, not limited to Renal Replacement, Apheresis, and Ultrafiltration services).</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed.</li><li>Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li>One year RN experience required and required nursing skills.</li><li>Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs to provide dialysis and ultrafiltration services.</li><li>Minimum 6 months Nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Apheresis RNs to provide Apheresis services.</li><li>Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.</li><li>ICU experience preferred but not required.</li><li>Successful completion of training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient - Progressive Renal Education Preparation.</li><li>BLS CPR Recognition.</li><li>ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.</li><li>Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, and a competency toward completing continuing and ongoing Renal/Nephrology education.</li><li>Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others (such as PCTs, CCHTs, clerical staff).</li><li>Successful completion of Nurses Technical Training.</li></ul>The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $31.00 - $52.00 Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Full Time Position at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital 785 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be indicated. &bull; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse. &bull; Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures. &bull; Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. &bull; Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care. &bull; Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates and assists with emergency response measures. &bull; Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. &bull; May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually. &bull; May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. &bull; Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. &bull; Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. 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. &bull; 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. &bull; This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. &bull; 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. &bull; The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. &bull; May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. &bull; Day to day work includes, desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. &bull; The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities. &bull; Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LVN/LPNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. &bull; 6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: &bull; Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. &bull; Current appropriate state licensure. &bull; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification &bull; Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: &bull; Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN &bull; Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred). &bull; 6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred) &bull; Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred). ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Rate: $XX - $XX Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. Bonus Eligible Positions - include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance." Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Dialysis experience required

Acute Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as indicated.</li><li>Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility/primary Nurse.</li><li>Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures.</li><li>Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.</li><li>Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care.</li><li>Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed and documents medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates and assists with emergency response measures.</li><li>Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, Supervisors and the company at the facility and area level. </li><li>May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instructions to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually.</li><li>May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. </li><li>May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.</li><li>Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.</li></ul> 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.<ul><li>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. </li><li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>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. </li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. </li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><li>The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li>Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements.</li><li>6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: <ul><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :<ul><li>Entry level for RNs with minimum 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last 2 years as a RN.</li><li>Acute dialysis experience (preferred).</li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Recent acute dialysis experience is required

Acute Registered Nurse - RN Dialysis - Nocturnal

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be indicated.</li><li>Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse.</li><li>Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures.</li><li>Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.</li><li>Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care. </li><li>Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates and assists with emergency response measures.</li><li>Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.</li><li>May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually.</li><li>May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. </li><li>Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.</li></ul> 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.<ul><li>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. </li><li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>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. </li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.</li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day to day work includes, desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><li>The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li></ul> SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LVN/LPNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees.</li><li> Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.</li><li> 6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN.</li></ul> EDUCATION and LICENSURE: <ul><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li>Entry level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as an RN</li><li>Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred).</li><li>6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred)</li><li>Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred).</li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations. 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as indicated.</li><li>Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility/primary Nurse.</li><li>Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures.</li><li>Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.</li><li>Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care.</li><li>Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed and documents medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates and assists with emergency response measures.</li><li>Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, Supervisors and the company at the facility and area level. </li><li>May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instructions to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually.</li><li>May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. </li><li>May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.</li><li>Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.</li></ul> 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.<ul><li>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. </li><li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>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. </li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. </li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><li>The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li>Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements.</li><li>6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: <ul><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :<ul><li>Entry level for RNs with minimum 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last 2 years as a RN.</li><li>Acute dialysis experience (preferred).</li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.</li><li>Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). </li><li> Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).</li><li> With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies). </li><li> Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN. </li><li> Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> (Stated above)Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed. </li><li> Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160). </li><li> Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification. </li><li> Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist. </li><li> Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy. </li><li> Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation. </li><li> Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention. </li><li> Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN. </li><li> Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures. </li><li> Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN </li><li> Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification. </li><li> Other duties as required. </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : <ul><li> 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. </li><li> Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (percentage of travel) </li><li> Travel to meetings may be required. </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. </li><li> May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li><li> The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. </li><li> This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to assist in moving machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. </li><li> There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items. </li></ul> EDUCATION : High School Diploma required EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> 1 - 2 years' related experience. </li><li> Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification. </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Acute Inpatient Patient Care Technician - PCT

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.</li><li>Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). </li><li> Promotes and assists in meeting Total Area Productivity goals (TAP).</li><li> With documented competency and proficiency may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Fresenius Nurse for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement and peritoneal dialysis therapies). </li><li> Welcomes assigned patients and inquires as to their well-being since their last treatment. Reports any complaints or observations to the FMCNA RN. </li><li> Evaluates vascular access for patency and reports any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> Obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Reports unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> (Stated above)Performs vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed. </li><li> Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including narrow venous limits (NVL 160). </li><li> Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification. </li><li> Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD) or peritoneal dialysis as prescribed by the attending nephrologist. </li><li> Collects, labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to laboratory per facility policy. </li><li> Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by FMCNA RN. Monitors patient's response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion; performing all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment- documentation. </li><li> Reports any change or unusual findings to FMCNA RN. </li><li> Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention. </li><li> Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate intervention as needed, documents and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN. </li><li> Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures. </li><li> Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN </li><li> Performs and records Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification. </li><li> Other duties as required. </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : <ul><li> 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. </li><li> Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (percentage of travel) </li><li> Travel to meetings may be required. </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. </li><li> May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li><li> The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. </li><li> This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to assist in moving machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. </li><li> There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items. </li></ul> EDUCATION : High School Diploma required EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> 1 - 2 years' related experience. </li><li> Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Certification (CCHT) certification. </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. <ul><li>Become a Member of the Akron Acute Team</li><li>Provide Dialysis Treatments in a Hospital Setting</li><li>Current Dialysis Experience and OCDT Required</li><li>Acute PCT's Eligible for an Acute Differential</li></ul>

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals' policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration. The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.</li><li>Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.</li><li>Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting and providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures, as appropriately defined - hemodialysis, peritoneal, continuous renal replacement therapies, ultrafiltration, and Apheresis.</li><li>Assesses patients' responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician. Communicate problems or concerns to the Inpatient Program Manager, appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as indicated. </li><li>Delivers safe, effective care in a timely an efficient manner.</li><li>Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned shifts. Apply high level thinking skills to shift patient schedules to meet needs of more critical patients due to labs, MD order, or patient assessment.</li><li>Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. </li><li>Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Initiates and communicates to FMS facility nursing staff and appropriate hospital personnel as needed.</li><li>Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.</li><li>Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient renal services policies and procedures.</li><li>Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.</li><li>Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.</li><li>If applicable, initiates Solution Delivery System.</li><li>Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and provides minor trouble shooting when necessary; efficiently utilizes supplies to prevent waste.</li><li>Understands, conducts, and documents appropriately Dialysis/Apheresis machine safety tests/alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, machine safety tests, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection on all water & dialysis machines, and complies with the documentation/notification standards per FMS policies.</li><li>Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities.</li><li>Participates in staff meetings as scheduled.</li><li>Participates in staff training and orientation as assigned.</li><li>Acts as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis related patient/equipment complications.</li><li>Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the inpatient manager and other parties per the Adverse Event Report requirements. May be assigned to in-center patient care on an as needed basis</li><li>Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.</li><li>Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :<ul><li>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.</li><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</li></ul><ul><li>Direct patient care, interaction with patients, outpatient clinicians, hospital staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned hospitals and facilities; as well as travel to regional meetings/educational events.</li><li>Position requires on call rotation including night, day, weekend, and holidays.</li><li>There is potential for exposure to potentially infectious material and contagious diseases/material. </li><li>Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patient and/or equipment > 200lbs (with assistance); and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30lbs up as high as 5 feet. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li>Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)) and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.</li></ul> EDUCATION: <ul><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Maintains acquired knowledge and remains current in advancements in nephrology, in particular, relative to inpatient care (hospitalized patients requiring varied treatment modalities, not limited to Renal Replacement, Apheresis, and Ultrafiltration services).</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed.</li><li>Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li>One year RN experience required and required nursing skills.</li><li>Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs to provide dialysis and ultrafiltration services.</li><li>Minimum 6 months Nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Apheresis RNs to provide Apheresis services.</li><li>Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.</li><li>ICU experience preferred but not required.</li><li>Successful completion of training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient - Progressive Renal Education Preparation.</li><li>BLS CPR Recognition.</li><li>ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.</li><li>Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, and a competency toward completing continuing and ongoing Renal/Nephrology education.</li><li>Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others (such as PCTs, CCHTs, clerical staff).</li><li>Successful completion of Nurses Technical Training.</li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Acute Registered Nurse - RN Dialysis

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals' policies and procedures. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration. The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li> Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis. </li><li> Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT. </li><li> Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Services setting and providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures, as appropriately defined - hemodialysis, peritoneal, continuous renal replacement therapies, ultrafiltration, and Apheresis. </li><li> Assesses patients' responses to treatment therapy making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician. Communicate problems or concerns to the Inpatient Program Manager, appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse and others as indicated. </li><li> Delivers safe, effective care in a timely an efficient manner. </li><li> Gives organized, concise shift reports for patients on assigned shifts. Apply high level thinking skills to shift patient schedules to meet needs of more critical patients due to labs, MD order, or patient assessment. </li><li> Responsible for the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier. </li><li> Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care. </li><li> Initiates and communicates to FMS facility nursing staff and appropriate hospital personnel as needed. </li><li> Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed. </li><li> Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient renal services policies and procedures. </li><li> Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate. </li><li> Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing. </li><li> If applicable, initiates Solution Delivery System. </li><li> Operates all related equipment appropriately and safely and provides minor trouble shooting when necessary; efficiently utilizes supplies to prevent waste. </li><li> Understands, conducts, and documents appropriately Dialysis/Apheresis machine safety tests/alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, machine safety tests, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection on all water & dialysis machines, and complies with the documentation/notification standards per FMS policies. </li><li> Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities. </li><li> Participates in staff meetings as scheduled. </li><li> Participates in staff training and orientation as assigned. </li><li> Acts as a subject matter expert to hospital staff for dialysis related patient/equipment complications. </li><li> Responsible for reporting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the inpatient manager and other parties per the Adverse Event Report requirements. May be assigned to in-center patient care on an as needed basis </li><li> Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations. </li><li> Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor. </li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : <ul><li> 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. </li><li> Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. </li><li> Direct patient care, interaction with patients, outpatient clinicians, hospital staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned hospitals and facilities; as well as travel to regional meetings/educational events. </li><li> Position requires on call rotation including night, day, weekend, and holidays. </li><li> There is potential for exposure to potentially infectious material and contagious diseases/material. </li><li> Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patient and/or equipment > 200lbs (with assistance); and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30lbs up as high as 5 feet. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Provides supervision and direction of Patient Care Technicians ( Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT)) and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT. </li></ul> EDUCATION: <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li><li> Maintains acquired knowledge and remains current in advancements in nephrology, in particular, relative to inpatient care (hospitalized patients requiring varied treatment modalities, not limited to Renal Replacement, Apheresis, and Ultrafiltration services). </li><li> Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which employed. </li><li> Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> One year RN experience required and required nursing skills. </li><li> Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs to provide dialysis and ultrafiltration services. </li><li> Minimum 6 months Nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Apheresis RNs to provide Apheresis services. </li><li> Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient. </li><li> ICU experience preferred but not required. </li><li> Successful completion of training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient - Progressive Renal Education Preparation. </li><li> BLS CPR Recognition. </li><li> ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required. </li><li> Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, and a competency toward completing continuing and ongoing Renal/Nephrology education. </li><li> Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others (such as PCTs, CCHTs, clerical staff). </li><li> Successful completion of Nurses Technical Training. </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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