Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onThomasville, Clarke County, Alabama, 36784, 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 involves the full nursing process—assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation—while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and facility operations.
In this capacity, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, and quality improvement activities. You will direct the daily provision of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy, often delegating appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including RNs, LVNs/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. Your work ensures that patients receive comprehensive care, from ongoing data collection and treatment adjustments to education on transplant and treatment modality options.
Work Environment
This position operates within a healthcare facility characterized by air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The role involves direct patient care, which may include heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation. You will frequently stand for prolonged periods and may occasionally need to move equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. or lift chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. The environment may expose you to infectious and contagious diseases. Daily tasks also include desk work, computer documentation, and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. Occasional travel to training sites or other facilities may be required.
Career Growth
This role is designed as a foundation for professional development. By completing the CAP requirements, you will be positioned to advance within the Clinical Advancement Program. Successful completion of all Fresenius Kidney Care education and training requirements, along with gaining the necessary experience, can lead to Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LPNs, LVNs, and RNs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fresenius Medical Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama, 36784, United States
Thomasville, Alabama
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDirect and provide safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients
- check_circleAdminister medications as prescribed and document medical justification and effectiveness
- check_circleInitiate or assist with emergency response measures for patients
- check_circleEnsure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options
- check_circleIdentify expected outcomes and update nursing assessment and plan of care
- check_circleEnsure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed
- check_circleDelegate appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including RNs and LPNs
- check_circlePerform ongoing collection and analysis of patient data pre, during, and post hemodialysis treatment
- check_circleServe as a resource for the healthcare team and participate in staff training
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 provide safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients; Administer medications as prescribed and document medical justification and effectiveness; Initiate or assist with emergency response measures for patients; and Ensure patient awareness related to 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.
Where is the Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN role at Fresenius Medical Care located?expand_more
Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care is based in Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama, 36784, 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.