Home Therapies Registered Nurse - Fresenius Medical Care
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: New Hyde Park
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES: Dialysis experience (preferred) as this is
largely an education role. The Home Therapies RN would train
dialysis patient how to dialyze at home. 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. Performs all
essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor 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
in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications
to 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 therapy 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 for health care team, participates in staff training and
orientation of new staff as assigned. 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 an
organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. Required to
complete CAP requirements to advance. 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, moving of
equipment, 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.
Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as
assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. Position
requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday
or as defined by individual program needs. The position may require
travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes. 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. Day to day work includes
desk work, computer work, interaction with patients,
facility/hospital staff and physicians. Employees are required to
take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of
employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color
Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider
whether reasonable accommodation can be made. 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: Successful completion
of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN. Successful
completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal
dialysis and / or hemodialysis. 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 he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Entry
level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing
experience in the last two years as a RN. Minimum of 1-year
experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred) Home dialysis therapy
experience (preferred). 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.
"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 and may fall
outside of the range shown. Hourly Rate: $36.00 - $60.00"
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, New York , Home Therapies Registered Nurse - Fresenius Medical Care, Healthcare , New Hyde Park, New York
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