Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFairfield Inn & Suites Louisville Downtown, 100, East Jefferson Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40202, United States
About the Role
The Inpatient RN CAP 2 position serves as a pivotal member of the kidney disease healthcare team at Baptist Health Louisville. This role is designed for registered nurses who are either entering the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) or advancing from CAP 1. As a professional registered nurse, you will be accountable for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care, encompassing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.
In this capacity, you will not only deliver direct patient care but also participate in decision-making, teaching, and leadership functions. You will collaborate with the broader team to enhance patient care outcomes and program operations, often acting as a resource, leader, and mentor for new and incumbent employees. The role requires a balance of clinical expertise and administrative coordination, ensuring continuity of care across Fresenius Kidney Care and non-Fresenius dialysis providers.
Day in the Life
Your day involves the systematic collection and analysis of patient data before, during, and after treatment, with the authority to adjust treatment plans as indicated. You will administer medications and monitor patient responses to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, ensuring safety and efficacy. A significant portion of your time is dedicated to educating patients and their families regarding their condition and care needs.
You will direct safe, effective patient care for all modality-specific treatment procedures, often delegating appropriate tasks to Patient Care Technicians, LVNs, and LPNs. The role demands physical stamina, including prolonged standing, lifting, and moving patients or equipment, as well as the ability to respond to emergency situations. You will also engage in desk work, computer documentation, and interaction with facility staff and physicians to maintain high standards of nursing practice.
Hiring Process & Application
Candidates must meet specific clinical criteria, including a minimum of two years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN within the last two years. Acute dialysis experience is preferred. All duties are performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policies, state and federal regulations, and applicable contractual service agreements.
As a condition of employment, candidates are required to complete the Ishihara's Color Blindness test. Please note that failing this test does not automatically preclude employment; the company will consider reasonable accommodations. Additionally, successful completion of all FKC education and modality-specific training is required before assuming oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LPNs, LVNs, or other RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge.
Our Culture & Commitment
Fresenius Medical Care is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and welcome applicants regardless of disability or veteran status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds are valued and where employees can grow through the Clinical Advancement Program.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Fairfield Inn & Suites Louisville Downtown, 100, East Jefferson Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40202, United States
Louisville, Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAdminister medications and monitor patient response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions
- check_circleDirect and provide safe patient care for all modality specific treatment procedures
- check_circleInitiate and coordinate communication with dialysis providers to ensure continuity of care
- check_circleAssist with emergency response measures and report adverse reactions to physicians
- check_circleServe as a resource, mentor, and role model for new and incumbent employees
- check_circlePerform ongoing collection and analysis of patient data pre, during, and post treatment
- check_circleSupervise and delegate tasks to direct patient care staff including LPNs and technicians
- check_circleProvide initial and ongoing education to patients and families regarding their care needs
- check_circleAssess, plan, and evaluate clinically competent care for assigned patient groups
Requirements
- verifiedCurrent appropriate state licensure
- verifiedCPR BLS Certification
- verifiedMinimum 2 years Nephrology Nursing experience as RN in last 2 years
- verified6 months experience in acute dialysis as RN for supervision role
Nice to Have
Acute dialysis experience
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In this Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis at Fresenius Medical Care role, you will administer medications and monitor patient response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions; direct and provide safe patient care for all modality specific treatment procedures; initiate and coordinate communication with dialysis providers to ensure continuity of care; and assist with emergency response measures and report adverse reactions to physicians.
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To qualify for the Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis at Fresenius Medical Care position, applicants should have: Current appropriate state licensure; CPR BLS Certification; Minimum 2 years Nephrology Nursing experience as RN in last 2 years; and 6 months experience in acute dialysis as RN for supervision role.
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Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis at Fresenius Medical Care is based in Fairfield Inn & Suites Louisville Downtown, 100, East Jefferson Street, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, 40202, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Key skills for Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis at Fresenius Medical Care include Nephrology Nursing; Acute Dialysis; CPR BLS Certification; and Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.
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