Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onDowntown Milwaukee Post Office, 345, West Saint Paul Avenue, Menomonee River Valley, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
About the Role
This position serves as an entry-level designation within the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP), designed to guide nephrology nurses from novice to expert. As an Outpatient RN CAP 1, you will join the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) healthcare team to provide and coordinate clinically competent care. Your role involves assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating care for an assigned group of patients, while also participating in decision-making, teaching, and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
You will work in a collaborative environment, directing the daily provision of safe and effective hemodialysis therapy alongside direct and ancillary patient care staff. This includes performing systematic data collection before, during, and after treatments, administering medications, and serving as a resource for the healthcare team by assisting in the training and orientation of new staff. The role also emphasizes patient education, ensuring patients and families understand treatment options, including transplant possibilities.
Work Schedule & Environment
The position is based at our Milwaukee clinic located at 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Ste 1100. The schedule features 10-12 hour shifts on a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday rotation, with Sundays off. Every other Saturday is required. The role includes a "No on-call" policy, allowing for predictable work-life balance.
The work environment is a controlled healthcare facility with moderate noise levels. Daily duties involve a mix of direct patient care, desk work, and computer interaction. The role may require occasional travel to training sites or other facilities. Physical demands include frequent standing, bending, and the ability to lift or move equipment and patients, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Career Growth
A key component of this role is the Career Advancement Program (CAP). This structured pathway is designed to advance your nephrology career, providing the necessary education and training to progress from an entry-level position to an expert practitioner. Successful completion of CAP requirements is integral to advancing within the organization.
Equal Opportunity
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity and inclusion, considering qualified applicants regardless of disability or veteran status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Downtown Milwaukee Post Office, 345, West Saint Paul Avenue, Menomonee River Valley, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDirect and provide safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients in collaboration with staff
- check_circleAdminister medications as prescribed and document medical justification and effectiveness
- check_circleInitiate or assist with emergency response measures for assigned patients
- check_circleIdentify expected outcomes and update nursing assessment and plan of care with the interdisciplinary team
- check_circleEnsure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed
- check_circlePerform systematic collection and analysis of patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment
- check_circleServe as a resource for the healthcare team and participate in staff training and orientation
- check_circleAssess, collaborate, and document patient and family learning needs to provide ongoing education
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
- verifiedEntry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience
Nice to Have
Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience
Benefits & Perks
check_circleNo on-call requirementcheck_circleSundays offcheck_circleCareer Advancement Program (CAP) to advance nephrology career
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Nephrology Nursing, Hemodialysis, CPR BLS Certification, Registered Nurse, Patient Care Technicians, LVN, LPN.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
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Day-to-day, the Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care will direct and provide safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients in collaboration with staff; administer medications as prescribed and document medical justification and effectiveness; initiate or assist with emergency response measures for assigned patients; and identify expected outcomes and update nursing assessment and plan of care with the interdisciplinary team.
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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; Minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN; and Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care is based in Downtown Milwaukee Post Office, 345, West Saint Paul Avenue, Menomonee River Valley, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53203, 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 Nephrology Nursing; Hemodialysis; CPR BLS Certification; Registered Nurse; Patient Care Technicians; LVN; and LPN.
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Educational requirements for this role: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
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About Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care, a prominent entity in the Hospitals and Health Care sector, specializes in delivering essential products and services for individuals managing renal diseases. Based in Bad Homburg, Frankfurt, the company focuses on enhancing the quality of life for patients with chronic and critical illnesses through advanced medical solutions.
With decades of expertise in dialysis, Fresenius offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services and products tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Their portfolio includes both in-center and home dialysis treatments, designed to provide flexibility and personalized care. The company emphasizes innovative research and value-driven approaches to support optimal patient outcomes.
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