Home Therapies Dialysis Registered Nurse - HHD & PD - Fresenius Medical Care
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Morrisville
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
About this role: As a Home Therapies Registered Nurse, you will
manage patient care in an independent home therapy program by
providing education and support to patients and caretakers who have
chosen to dialyze in the comfort of their home. This role is
primarily clinic based, you will conduct an initial visit to the
homes of patients to assess home therapy readiness with regular
training and follow-up visits within the clinic environment. How
you grow or advance: As a Home Therapies Registered Nurse, you will
enter our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in
your career. By participating in CAP, you will develop clinical
leadership skills, derive greater career satisfaction, have an
opportunity to share your expertise with others, and be recognized
for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new
hires will begin at the appropriate CAP level based on prior
experience and education. Our culture: We believe our employees are
our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our
people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition
reimbursement to support your education goals, granting
scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural
disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal
hardship hits, we take care of our people. Our focus on diversity:
We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age,
race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural
tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups
(ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social
and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for
professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and
peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage
opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous
asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly
make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney
disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been
looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of
healthcare, apply today. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All
duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in
accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards
of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations. As a member of
the nephrology health care team, you will participate in
decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement
activities that enhance patient care outcomes and home therapies
program operations. Identifies and evaluates candidates for the
Home Therapies Program including assessment of patients' home
environment if needed. Performs assessment and identifies barriers
of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and caretaker
readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.
Admits new patients to the Home Therapies Program using the
appropriate processes. Coordinates patient care including
assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned
group of hemodialysis patients. Assesses and manages patients'
response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by
following prescribed predetermined protocols. Analyzes dialysis
data for Home Therapy patients and documents and adjusts or
modifies the treatment plan as needed. Provides initial and ongoing
education to patient and family on home dialysis treatment and the
operation and maintenance of all home therapies equipment. Ensures
patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality
options. Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance
with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical
justification and effectiveness. Initiates or assist with emergency
response measures. Completes routine patient evaluations within the
clinic setting. Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing,
and shipping procedures are performed. Collaborates with the
Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan. Makes referrals to
Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate. Completes
CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current
appropriate state licensure. Current or successful completion of
CPR BLS Certification. Must meet the practice requirements in the
state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
SKILLS: Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for
colleagues, collaborative, reliable. Experience as a Registered
Nurse (preferred but not required). Chronic/home hemodialysis
experience (preferred but not required). Successfully pass the
Ishihara Color Blind Test. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. The position provides direct
patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of
patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or
coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent,
prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend
over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with
assistance, machines, and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift
chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility
with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be
exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Day to day
work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients,
facility/hospital staff and physicians. The position may require
travel to home dialysis patient homes, training sites or other
facilities. May be asked to provide essential functions of this
position in other locations with the same physical demands and
working conditions as described above. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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