Freseniusmedicalcare

Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Albany, NY

Sponsorship not specified$31k-$52kDetected 8 hours ago

Manual TestingPatient CareLeadershipTime Management

About the role

Dialysis experienced RN opening PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals' policies and procedures.
Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration.
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.

Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.
Delivers safe, effective care in a timely and efficient manner.
Accurately documents all treatment information in the individual patient record (ACES) and the hospital record, as needed.
Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and documents where appropriate.
Understands, conducts, and documents appropriately Dialysis/Apheresis machine safety tests/alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, machine safety tests, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection on all water & dialysis machines, and complies with the documentation/notification standards per FMS policies.
Completes and documents ongoing participation in QAI activities.
The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs to provide dialysis and ultrafiltration services.
Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.

One year RN experience required and required nursing skills.
Dialysis experience preferred, but not required.
Minimum 6 months Nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Apheresis RNs to provide Apheresis services.
Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.
ICU and/or ED experience preferred but not required.
BLS CPR Recognition.
ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.
Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others (such as PCTs, CCHTs, LPN's, RN's, clerical staff).
Successful completion of Nurses Technical Training.
Hourly Rate: $31.00 - $52.00

Provides supervision and direction when assigned of Hemodialysis Technicians, LPN's, other RN's, and clerical staff; provides direction and education to ICU staff for CRRT.
Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care.

$31.00 - $52.00
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

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