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- Server/Network/rPDU device rack, stack and cable incl. Cable Management - Rack/MOR Cabling - General supervised Deployment support - Decommission IT equipment (server and network under MSFT supervision), DBD removal only (does not perform any scanning) - Physical audits of datacenter assets - Basic Server (Discrete/Rack-based) repair following documented procedures - Physically assist in moving and racking equipment - Maintain data center facilities removing debris and empty boxes once no longer needed - Hard drive shredding - Moving Locked DBD Bins to shred area - Audit and inventory management support &amp; spine clean up - Physical audit of drinks/stationary on campus and reorder as necessary through CBRE/Staples - Perform rack movementAdditional Skills &amp; QualificationsMust be willing to get their hands dirty when the time calls for it, working a pallet jack, running cables in the data center, inventory of devices/equipment. This isn't a strictly technical role.

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Data Center Technician

Job DescriptionPosition Overview: As a Member Services Representative, you will be the first point of contact for members seeking assistance with their health plan benefits, account status, and service-related inquiries. This is a high-impact role requiring empathy, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Key Responsibilities: -Respond to inbound calls and digital inquiries from Medicare and Medicaid members regarding benefits, claims, payments, and services. -Resolve member concerns with professionalism and empathy, ensuring first-contact resolution whenever possible. -Document all interactions accurately in the system according to compliance and procedural standards. -Collaborate with internal departments and external partners (e.g., medical groups, facilities) to resolve complex issues. -Meet or exceed performance metrics including call handling time, resolution rate, and customer satisfaction. -Participate in ongoing training and coaching sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and procedures.Additional Skills &amp; Qualificationso Must have a High School Diploma or GED o Must be flexible to work varied shifts ranging anywhere from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. o Possess excellent listening skills/ability to analyze for resolution and be solution-oriented. o Must possess above-average verbal and written communication skills, proven soft skill abilities/proficiency, a strong attention to detail, and an interest in preventing errors. o Demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making abilities. o Must possess demonstrated competency in Windows (*Outlook, Word, Internet Explorer, Excel, and PowerPoint). o Ability to deliver ‘delightful’ customer service experiences and build customer satisfaction and loyalty. o Strike a positive and cooperative tone with both customers and coworkers. o Possess a positive attitude, is upbeat, outgoing, and confident. o Be self-reliant and dependable, ability to work independently and as a team. o Be patient, stress-tolerant, and show empathy. o Ability to thrive in a lively working environment and multi-task. o Ability to accept constructive feedback. o Possess ability and/or some experience in presentation capability to individuals, groups, and leadership audiences. o Ability to mentor peer group in best practice standards o Must be a team player, self-starter, and have demonstrated initiative. o Must be able to build and/or retain excellent customer relationships. o Must possess the ability to problem solve and resolve customer complaints. o Must possess the ability to upsell our products and our company, possess a sales aptitude, be passionate about our products and our customers. o Must possess basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills (reading/math comprehension). o Must be able to do some travel. o Service-oriented, actively looking for ways to help people. o Meet quality, productivity, and behavior expectations.

Member Services Representative

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility 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, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed. &bull; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates or 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; Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. &bull; Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. &bull; Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. &bull; Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. &bull; Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. &bull; Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. &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 equipment, 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; Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. &bull; Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. &bull; The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient's home 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. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN. &bull; Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis. 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 the state 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 a Registered Nurse. &bull; Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) &bull; Home dialysis therapy 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.

Registered Nurse

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient 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 End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility 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, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed. &bull; Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates or 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; Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. &bull; Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. &bull; Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. &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; Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. &bull; The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. &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. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. &bull; Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis 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 the state 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 a Registered Nurse. &bull; Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Functions as part of the home therapy health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES : CUSTOMER SERVICE: <ul><li> Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards. </li><li> Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. </li><li> Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. </li><li> Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. </li></ul> PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: <ul><li> Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care for assigned patients in compliance with physician orders, state nurse practice laws, company policies and procedures and all pertinent regulatory requirements. </li><li> Administers intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws. </li><li> Assists Home Therapy RN/Coordinator in the identification, evaluation, and training of candidates for the home dialysis program. </li><li> Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patients training and treatment. Ensures that the information is documented appropriately in the individual patient record and entered into the Medical Information System. </li><li> Responsible for ongoing monitoring, assessment, and intervention for home patients including: home visits, clinical appointments, additional training sessions or reviews, lab studies and annual studies such as x-ray and EKG. Responds appropriately to problems or emergencies ensuring the correct actions are taken to achieve resolution. </li><li> Responsible for compliance with patient supply procedures, appropriate documentation and ensuring maintenance of all durable medical equipment, i.e. preventative maintenance, water analysis. </li><li> Performs monthly chart audits and reports results to RN/Coordinator or Manager. </li><li> Monitors the Peritonitis Rate and PET test results. Reports the outcomes to the attending physician(s), the Quality Assurance Committee, and Home Therapy RN/Coordinator or Manager. </li><li> Under the direction of the Home Therapy RN/Coordinator or Manager, collaborates with the physician to make changes in patient treatment plans as needed. </li><li> Collaborates with Home Therapy RN/Coordinator or Manager and physician to schedule back-up treatments when necessary. </li><li> Participates in education of pre-dialysis and existing ESRD patients regarding treatment options. </li><li> Prepares home supply inventory packages and monitors for efficient use of supplies. </li><li> Maintains current knowledge base in the operation of all dialysis related equipment that is utilized in the program and in the field, i.e., hemodialysis machines, water treatment systems, peritoneal cyclers, and peritoneal assist devices. Acquires information and knowledge in current practices related to dialysis principles and techniques by participating in scheduled in-service classes. </li><li> Trouble-shoots equipment problems with the patient via telephone communication and ensures appropriate resolution. </li><li> Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. </li><li> Participates in staff meetings as scheduled. </li><li> Assists in short term and long term patient care plan meetings. </li><li> Assists with provision of educational in-services regarding home therapies to in-center staff, hospitals, or nursing programs as needed. Participates in training to facility staff in the principles, concepts and practice of the FMS Customer Service Model. </li><li> Acts as a resource person for other staff members. </li><li> Other duties as assigned </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. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN). Current appropriate state licensure. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li>One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.</li><li>Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.</li><li>ICU experience preferred but not required.</li><li>Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.</li><li>Successfully complete CPR certification.</li><li>Must complete the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter.</li><li>Good communication skills - verbal and written.</li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Provide high quality patient care under the supervision of a physician, within the scope of training and education. Assess patient care plans and provides comprehensive patient care independently or in autonomous collaboration with other health professionals. Cooperates with other health care personnel to coordinate patient care and establish mutual goals. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Demonstrate and fosters a commitment to patient satisfaction and teamwork. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Collects data to support patient assessment including taking vital signs, social history, chief complaint and current concerns.</li><li>Alerts physician to any patient complaints, especially those that are, life threatening.</li><li>Supports clinical functions to prepare patient for examination, treatment or procedure.</li><li>Calls pharmacy refills and patient callbacks as directed by office protocol and as directed by a physician.</li><li>Document all calls, correspondence and encounters with patient within established guidelines</li><li>Utilizing the nursing process, assesses the patient's condition, learning needs in regards to their health care, provides education as directed by regarding treatment , special diets, medication , follow-up diagnostic tests and healthy lifestyle information</li><li>Round on patients in a dialysis setting on designated schedule.</li><li>Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed by physician in accordance with the nursing standards.</li><li>Performs procedures and treatments, within the scope of their training and experience, as ordered by the physician following established protocols and appropriately documents outcomes in the patient record</li><li>Triage emergency and non-emergency phone calls with appropriate destinations (i.e.: Emergency Department etc), documents according to protocols</li><li>Follows established protocols in obtaining, preparation and transport of specimens for diagnostic tests as ordered by the physician and using universal precaution guidelines</li><li>Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician</li><li>Assists in the coordination of patient transfers to hospital (direct admissions)</li><li>Reads, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.</li><li>Follows established protocols to report and document diagnostic tests as directed by the physician, within the scope of training and experience</li><li>Reviews patient records and other pertinent information and takes appropriate action within nursing standards and office protocols</li><li>Administers medications when prescribed by a physician and documents appropriately in the patient's record</li><li>Documents and reports clinical information or complaints taken over the phone to the physician in an appropriate manner within established timeframes</li><li>Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.</li><li>May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.</li><li>Mentor other staff as applicable.</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 a direct supervisor. </li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. 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> The work environment is a medical practice with a quiet to moderate noise level. </li><li> While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear, stand and walk. </li><li> The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. </li><li> Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. </li><li> May require travel. </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Master's Degree required </li><li>Educated and trained at university graduate level, nationally Board Certified in specialty area based on NP licensure and state authority for advanced practice.</li><li> Nurse Practitioner License </li><li> CPR Certified </li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> 1 - 3 years' experience or 1 year of directly related Nephrology experience</li><li> Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li><li> Experience with software applications typically used in a medical office. This may include but is not limited to: electronic medical office systems such as; electronic medical records, scheduling programs, switchboard, credit card machines, standard office equipment and any new technology that arises. </li><li> Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. </li><li> Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Nurse Practitioner

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient 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 RN 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 End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility 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, state, and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.</li><li>Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates or 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>Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.</li><li>Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.</li><li>Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.</li><li>Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.</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>Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><li>The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.</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></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li>Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians//LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.</li><li> Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.</li></ul></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>Entry level for RNs with minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience</li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

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). ** Acute RN float position**

Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.</li><li>Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.</li><li>Participate in patient care plan meetings.</li><li>Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.</li><li>Train and orient staff as necessary.</li><li>Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.</li><li>Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.</li><li>Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.</li><li>With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.</li><li>Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.</li><li>Supervise all documentation of patient information.</li><li>Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.</li><li>Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.</li><li>Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.</li><li>Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.</li><li>Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.</li><li>Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.</li><li>Administer medications to patients per physician's orders.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.</li><li>Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.</li><li>Admit new patients according to facility procedure.</li><li>Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.</li><li>Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.</li><li>Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.</li><li>Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.</li><li>Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility</li><li>Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator</li><li>Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff</li><li>Promote efficient use of medical supplies.</li><li>Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.</li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. 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.<ul><li>Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and i n teraction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperatu r e control and moderate noise levels. May b e exposed to infectious and con t agious diseases/materials.</li></ul></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.<ul><li>Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Direc t Patien t Car e Staff , War d Cler k a s assigned. </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)</li><li>Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li>Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.</li><li>Medical/surgical nursing preferred.</li><li>Supervisory or management experience preferred.</li><li>Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.</li></ul><ul><li>Good communication skills - verbal and written.</li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility 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, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed. &bull; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates or 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; Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. &bull; Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. &bull; Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. &bull; Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. &bull; Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. &bull; Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. &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 equipment, 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; Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. &bull; Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. &bull; The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient's home 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. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN. &bull; Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis. 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 the state 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 a Registered Nurse. &bull; Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) &bull; Home dialysis therapy 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. Paid one on one training and education provided Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipment Primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours

Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies 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. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility 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, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed. &bull; Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates or 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; Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. &bull; Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. &bull; Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. &bull; Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. &bull; Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. &bull; Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. &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 equipment, 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; Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. &bull; Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. &bull; The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient's home 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. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN. &bull; Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis. 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 the state 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 a Registered Nurse. &bull; Minimum of 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) &bull; Home dialysis therapy 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. Paid one on one training and education provided Empower, engage and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis using state of the art training programs and equipment Primarily works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with another staff member present Position functions as an onsite Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts and work hours

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses. The CAP RN 1 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. As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility 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, state and federal regulations. <ul><li> Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment. </li><li> Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire. </li><li> Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or Physician as needed. </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. </li><li> Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. </li><li> Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. </li><li> Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. </li><li> Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. </li><li> Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record </li><li> Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. </li><li> Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. </li><li> Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures. </li><li> Promotes infection control, equipment and environmental safety. </li><li> Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. </li><li> Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. </li><li> Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. </li><li> Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling. </li><li> Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned. </li><li> Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned. </li><li> Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. </li><li> Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled. </li><li> Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. </li><li> Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor. </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> 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. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li><li> Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. </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></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after the following: <ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus </li><li> Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN plus </li><li> Successful completion of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis. </li></ul></li></ul> EDUCATION: <ul><li> G raduate of an accredited School of Nursing. </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </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> Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years. </li><li> Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). </li><li> Chronic hemodialysis experience (preferred). </li><li> Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees. </li><li> Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification. </li><li> Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test. </li><li> Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies. </li><li> Successful completion of on-going training and education as assigned or required. </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 Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below. 31Benefit 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.

Outpatient Registered Nurse 1

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Works with the Facility Manager, facility staff and physician to coordinate the facility operations and patient procedures to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with policies, procedures and training. Provides nursing support to patients and staff. Assists with staffing, staff training, equipment, physician and patient relations, cost containment, supply management, medical records, patient billing, OSHA and all company, state and federal compliance. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALITY: <ul><li>Responsible for supporting and driving quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.</li><li>Assists with implementing quality goals and develops facility specific action plans to achieve quality standards.</li><li>Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the quality goals, by working with management to ensure that policies and procedures are followed.</li><li>Assists with implementing appropriate training according to policy; ensure ongoing compliance with all risk management initiatives.</li><li>Responsible for aggressively addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds.</li><li>Ensures all Quality policies and procedures are communicated to and implemented by the facility staff.</li><li>Maintains integrity of medical records and other administrative and operational records.</li><li>Complies with all data collections and auditing activities.</li><li>Maintains facility environmental integrity, including safety.</li></ul> PATIENT RELATED: <ul><li>Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge.</li><li>May confer with patients prior to the procedure to obtain necessary medical history, discuss procedure and answer questions, as well as, performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.</li><li>Ensures patients and patient's families are educated regarding post procedure care of vascular access.</li><li>Acts as a resource for the staff to address patient concerns and questions.</li><li>Ensures patient's procedures are scheduled in a timely manner and the facility capacity is utilized efficiently.</li><li>As needed, assist with patient workflow, including providing direct patient care and monitoring pre, intra and post procedure.</li><li>Identifies and communicates patient related issues to the Facility Manager.</li><li>Oversees and ensures accurate and complete documentation of patient treatments from admission to discharge.</li><li>Confirms written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions, delivery to appropriate labs, reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician.</li><li>Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation and must maintain competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiate CPR and emergency measures as needed.</li><li>Administers medications and IV conscious sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders, and in compliance with, company, federal, state and local regulations.</li></ul> PHYSICIANS: <ul><li>Ensures regular and effective communication with all physicians on an as needed basis.</li><li>Attends and participates in Governing Body, assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of data/material for meetings.</li><li>Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.</li><li>Works with the physicians and staff to ensure possession of all necessary instruments and equipment.</li></ul> MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL <ul><li>Ensures appropriate operation of facility equipment and technology, including but not limited, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices and computers.</li><li>Ensures the inspection of all facility equipment on a regular basis. Report any malfunctions or maintenance issues immediately.</li><li>Ensures the inspection of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and inspect the physical structure of the facility.</li><li>Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the entire vascular access facility at all times.</li><li>Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to company Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.</li></ul> ADMINISTRATIVE: <ul><li>Participates in cost control initiatives. Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the formularies.</li><li>Assists in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures for the facility as directed to ensure continuous process improvement.</li><li>Initiates, documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attend meetings as required.</li><li>Manages medications, including ordering, receiving, and inventory control and checking for expired medications, including appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.</li><li>Oversees maintenance of usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal. Communicates with the pharmacist to assure medication accuracy, including appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law. </li><li>Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient. Performs chart audits on a regular basis.</li><li>Along with Facility Manager, coordinates the annual medical testing and competency testing for all facility staff.</li><li>Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies identified.</li><li>Verifies records for all implanted devices are completed accurately, timely and maintained according to records management guidelines.</li><li>Coordinates the collection and forwarding of all vendor invoices to the accounting department.</li><li>Acts as the Facility Manager in the absence of the manager or at the direction of management.</li><li>Ensure nurses' progress notes are accurate and complete.</li><li>Acts as the Patient Safety Officer and conducts quarterly patient safety meetings and fire drills.</li><li>Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. 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 and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate 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></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of direct patient care staff. </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Bachelor's Degree preferred; Advanced Degree desirable </li><li> Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.). </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> 6 - 8 years' related experience. </li><li> 3+ years' supervisory or project/program management experience preferred. </li><li> Minimum of three years' experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU experience. </li><li> Minimum of three years of Interventional Radiology, scrub experience preferred. </li><li> Supervisory or management experience within a medical or vascular access environment preferred. </li><li> Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite is necessary. Experience with Medical database software. </li><li> Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership and supervision of facility personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients. </li><li> Good communication skills - verbal and written. </li><li> Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Charge Registered Nurse - RN

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 Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission vision core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies procedures and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation state and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI 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). DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE:<ul><li>Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards.</li><li>Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.</li><li>Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.</li><li>Takes initiative and action to respond resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.</li></ul> PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PATIENT CARE:<ul><li>Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC) Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP) Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM) and regarding disease process/access.</li><li>Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being since their last treatment. Report any complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor.</li><li>Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.</li><li>Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor.</li><li>Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to nurse supervisor.</li><li>Perform vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor.</li><li>Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law. </li><li>Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.</li><li>Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.</li><li>Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures</li><li>Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure.</li><li>Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. </li><li>Evaluate the patient for prior to discharge and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.</li><li>Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation weight and vital signs with initial identification.</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>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and if applicable progress notes.</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor. </li><li>Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.</li><li>Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures provide appropriate intervention as needed document and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.</li><li>Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.</li></ul>MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:<ul><li>Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface chair equipment and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate.</li><li>Perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system. </li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.</li><li>Prepare organize and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.</li></ul>CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE:<ul><li>Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. </li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness ensure nursing signatures are documented and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate.</li><li>Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.</li><li>Prepare lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.</li><li>Collect label appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.</li></ul>OTHER:<ul><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul> ADDENDUM FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANS WORKING IN THE HOME PROGRAMS (NOT HOME ASSIST): Assisting the HT RN:<ul><li>May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed</li><li>Reinforces PD / HHD education under supervision of qualified HT RN</li><li>Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments</li><li>Weigh patient and obtain vital signs</li><li>Collect treatment records and review for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records.</li><li>Cleaning and prepping treatment room; prep charts</li><li>Preparing lab tubes and requisitions & assisting with lab draw days both pre and post draw (PCT certified phlebotomy or per state regulations)</li><li>Clerical duties as assigned (faxing mailing to physician offices etc.)</li><li>Obtain home hemo water sampling as directed by the HT RN</li><li>Set-up of the home hemo machine and PD Cycler.</li><li>Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN.</li><li>Warm dialysate solution when directed by the HT RN</li><li>Draw dialysate solution for testing as directed by the HT RN</li><li>Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order Kt/V collection bringing meds to clinic visit for review)</li><li>Assembles/breaks down charts/thins charts</li><li>Maintains logs as directed and applicable</li><li>Inventory of Home Program</li><li>Maintains par levels of home department supplies</li><li>Files home patient packing slips/invoices</li><li>Inventory for Patients</li><li>Assists patient with supply management and contacting customer service</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. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials 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. This position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs. and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs. as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items. EDUCATION <ul><li>Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification or High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.</li><li>All appropriate state licensure education and training (if any) required. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS <ul><li>Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred.</li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</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: $15 - $24 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. Float Role

Patient Care Technician - PCT

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient 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 End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility 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, state and federal regulations. &bull; Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. &bull; Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed. &bull; Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. &bull; Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. &bull; Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. &bull; Initiates or 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; Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. &bull; Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. &bull; Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. &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; Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. &bull; The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. &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. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: &bull; Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. &bull; Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. &bull; Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis 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 the state 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 a Registered Nurse. &bull; Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Join our team! &bull; Rated Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces. &bull; Paid Dialysis Training &bull; Tuition reimbursement &bull; Competitive Pay & Benefits - Eligible for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire date. &bull; Generous PTO and ESL leave accrual &bull; 401K Retirement benefits with match &bull; Many perks and discount programs available.

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