Fresenius Medical Care
Home Therapy Registered Nurse- RN
Fresenius Medical Care, Hyattsville, Maryland, United States, 20780
Home Therapy Registered Nurse – RN
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Purpose and Scope The professional registered nurse Home Therapies 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
Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents it in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.
Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
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 therapies to assigned patients.
Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
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 toward patients, co‑workers, supervisors and the company at the facility and area level.
Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
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.
Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.
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.
Trains home dialysis patients and/or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training Program.
Participates in education and quality‑improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
Required to complete CAP requirements to either maintain or advance.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.
Requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
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 ft.
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.
Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.
Requires participation in on‑call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.
Might require travel to training sites, other facilities and patient homes.
Might be asked to provide essential functions in other locations, including patient’s home, with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
Day‑to‑day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
Supervision
Assigned oversight of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapies Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all of the following:
Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
Minimum of 3 months experience in home dialysis therapies as a RN.
Education and Licensure
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which the employee is employed.
Experience and Required Skills
Entry level for RNs with a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN.
Remuneration Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $59.00.
Weekend, holiday or on‑call compensation and potential travel allowances may apply according to company policy.
Benefits 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.
Employer Statements EOE, inclusive of disability/veterans.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Purpose and Scope The professional registered nurse Home Therapies 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
Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.
Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents it in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.
Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
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 therapies to assigned patients.
Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
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 toward patients, co‑workers, supervisors and the company at the facility and area level.
Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
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.
Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.
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.
Trains home dialysis patients and/or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training Program.
Participates in education and quality‑improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
Required to complete CAP requirements to either maintain or advance.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.
Requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.
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 ft.
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.
Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.
Requires participation in on‑call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.
Might require travel to training sites, other facilities and patient homes.
Might be asked to provide essential functions in other locations, including patient’s home, with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.
Day‑to‑day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
Supervision
Assigned oversight of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapies Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all of the following:
Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
Minimum of 3 months experience in home dialysis therapies as a RN.
Education and Licensure
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which the employee is employed.
Experience and Required Skills
Entry level for RNs with a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN.
Remuneration Hourly Rate: $35.00 – $59.00.
Weekend, holiday or on‑call compensation and potential travel allowances may apply according to company policy.
Benefits 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.
Employer Statements EOE, inclusive of disability/veterans.
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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