Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1770, Lincoln Place Southwest, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35211, United States
About the Role
The Outpatient RN CAP 1 position serves as an entry-level designation within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). As a vital member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) healthcare team, you will provide and coordinate clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients. This role encompasses the full nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. You will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to make decisions, lead quality improvement activities, and enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
In this capacity, you will direct the daily provision of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy. Your day involves systematic collection and analysis of patient data before, during, and after treatment, ensuring adjustments to treatment plans are made as indicated. You will also play a key educational role, assessing and documenting patient and family learning needs to provide ongoing education regarding transplant options and treatment modalities. Additionally, you will serve as a resource for the healthcare team, participating in staff training and the orientation of new employees.
Career Growth
This position is designed to launch your career in nephrology nursing. By completing the CAP requirements, you will be on a clear path to advance within the Clinical Advancement Program. Success in this role requires meeting specific experience thresholds, including a minimum of nine months as an RN and three months in chronic or acute hemodialysis, to eventually qualify for Team Leader or Nurse in Charge oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LPNs, LVNs, and RNs.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1770, Lincoln Place Southwest, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35211, United States
Birmingham, Alabama
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDirect and deliver safe hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients in collaboration with care staff
- check_circleAdminister prescribed medications and document medical justification and treatment effectiveness
- check_circleInitiate or assist with emergency response measures for patient safety
- check_circleEnsure patient awareness regarding transplant and treatment modality options
- check_circleEnsure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed
- check_circleServe as a resource for the healthcare team and participate in staff training and orientation
- check_circleDelegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including RNs, LVNs, and Patient Care Technicians
- check_circleProvide initial and ongoing education to patients and families regarding treatment and learning needs
- check_circlePerform ongoing collection and analysis of patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatments
- check_circleAssess, plan, and document patient care needs and update nursing assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- verifiedCurrent appropriate state licensure
- verifiedCurrent or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification
- verifiedMinimum of 9 months experience as a RN
- verifiedMinimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN
Nice to Have
Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Nurse, Hemodialysis, CPR BLS Certification, Nephrology Nursing.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Frequently asked questions about Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care
What does a Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care do?expand_more
A Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care is responsible for the following: Direct and deliver safe hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients in collaboration with care staff; Administer prescribed medications and document medical justification and treatment effectiveness; Initiate or assist with emergency response measures for patient safety; and Ensure patient awareness regarding transplant and treatment modality options.
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To qualify for the Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care position, applicants should have: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Current appropriate state licensure; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification; Minimum of 9 months experience as a RN; and Minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care is based in 1770, Lincoln Place Southwest, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35211, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Fresenius Medical Care has listed this Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN role as on-site.
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care typically requires 0–2 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Key skills for Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care include Registered Nurse; Hemodialysis; CPR BLS Certification; and Nephrology Nursing.
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Educational requirements for this role: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.