Outpatient Registered Nurse-RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Conway
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse (CAP RN 2)
position may be an entry level CAP designation for new employees
that meet the CAP RN 2 criteria or attained through advancement by
the CAP RN 1.The CAP RN 2 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 2 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. Performs all essential
functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager and with the
guidance from the Educator Preceptor or a CAP RN 2 3 4 or 5 for the
first 3 months of employment.Required to complete CAP program
requirements to either maintain the CAP RN 2 level or advance to
CAP RN 3.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 Clinical Manager or Physician as
needed.Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that
vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate
health team members for input.Assesses daily assigned patient care
needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff
as needed.Directs and provides all aspects of the daily provision
of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to
assigned patients.Administers medications as prescribed or in
accordance with approved algorithm(s) and documents appropriate
medical justification and effectiveness.Ensures correct laboratory
collection processing and shipping procedures are performed and
reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.Ensures
physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged
in the Medical Record.Initiates or assists with emergency response
measures.Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff
including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care
Technicians.Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques
and adherence to FKC policy and procedures.Promotes infection
control equipment and environmental safety.Assesses collaborates
and documents patient/family's basic learning needs including
direct and ancillary patient care staff to provide initial and
ongoing education to patients and family.Serves as a 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 .May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.As a
Preceptor fulfills the following: Demonstrates reinforces and
encourages attitudes and actions which are consistent with FKC
Mission and Core Values.Follows schedule established by the
Education Department to ensure that information presented in class
is applied in the clinical setting.Seeks opportunities for new
employees and communicates progress to Clinical Manager.Provides
feedback about new employee's progress to the CM and the Education
Department using evaluation tools and direct
communication.Completes all documentation in a timely
manner.Maintains direct supervision of the new employee until the
employee is released to work independently by the Education
Department and CM.Encourages the new employee to function
independently within the constraints of the training schedule and
supplies positive feedback as well as suggestions to improve
knowledge and skills.Performs essential functions of a Team Leader
as assigned by the Clinical Manager or Charge NursePerforms
essential functions of a designated Nurse in charge as assigned by
the Clinical Manager.Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
in the assessment and development of patient plans of
care.Identifies expected outcomes documents and updates the nursing
assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through
collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.Ensures patient
awareness related to transplant and treatment modality
options.Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian
as appropriate for individual patient education and
counseling.Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and
supplies daily as assigned.Assists with medication tracking and
inventory as assigned.Serves as a resource for health care team
participates in staff training orientation of new staff as
assigned.Participates in all required staff meetings as
scheduled.Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission vision values
and customer service philosophy.Provides education to staff members
regarding updates to policy and procedures as directed by
Supervisor.Participates in education and quality improvement
projects at the facility and area level as directed by
Supervisor.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.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.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.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 as a Team Leader or
designated Nurse in charge after the following: Successful
completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new
employees plusMust have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic
hemodialysis plusAchieve and maintain all CAP RN 2 level criteria.
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current
appropriate state licensure.Must meet the practice requirements in
the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
SKILLS: Entry level for RNs with 2 years or more of nephrology
nursing experience within the last two years or BSN plus 1 year of
nephrology nursing experience within the last two years. Chronic
hemodialysis experience (preferred). Successful completion of FKC
Education and Training requirements for new employees. Successful
completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification. Meet all
conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.
Successful completion of all annual required
education/training/competencies. Successful completion of on-going
training and education as assigned or required. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Center, Conway , Outpatient Registered Nurse-RN, Healthcare , Conway, Arkansas
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