Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, 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 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 role, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, and leadership functions while engaging in quality improvement activities designed to enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify expected outcomes, update nursing assessments, and ensure patients are fully aware of transplant and treatment modality options. Additionally, you will serve as a resource for the healthcare team and assist in the training and orientation of new staff.
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 machines and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. with assistance, or lift chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. to a height of 5 feet.
Day-to-day responsibilities include desk work, computer documentation, and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. There is a possibility of exposure to infectious and contagious diseases. The role may also require travel to training sites or other facilities, and you may be asked to perform essential functions in other locations with similar physical demands.
Career Growth
This position is designed as a foundational step in your nursing career within the Clinical Advancement Program. Successful completion of CAP requirements is necessary to advance within the organization. After meeting specific education and experience milestones, including 9 months of RN experience and 3 months in chronic/acute hemodialysis, you may be eligible for Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge oversight of Patient Care Technicians, LPNs, LVNs, and other RNs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. We maintain a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDirect and provide safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with patient care staff
- check_circleAdminister medications as prescribed and document medical justification and effectiveness
- check_circleInitiate or assist with emergency response measures for assigned patients
- 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_circlePerform ongoing collection and analysis of patient data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatments
- check_circleAssess, collaborate, and document patient and family learning needs to provide education
- check_circleIdentify expected outcomes and update nursing assessments and plans of care 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.
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
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In this Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN at Fresenius Medical Care role, you will direct and provide safe delivery of hemodialysis therapy in collaboration with patient care staff; administer medications as prescribed and document medical justification and effectiveness; initiate or assist with emergency response measures for assigned patients; and ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.
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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 1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, 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; and CPR BLS Certification.
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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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