Home Therapies Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:This position is located at the Surf Road Home
Dialysis Clinic, 2845 N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL
60657Monday-Friday, day hours. Rotating on call.May need to
occasionally assist with training at one of the nearby
clinicsPrefer previous dialysis experience but not required, will
train!Will assist in training patients who are preparing to
transition to home dialysis treatmentsPURPOSE AND SCOPE:The
registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry
level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). -
This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and
coordination of clinically competent care including assessment,
planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of
patients. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis
training and treatment therapy by following prescribed
predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to
the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney
Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in
decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality
improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and
facility operations.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.Performs all
essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with
guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with
another Registered Nurse.Performs ongoing, systematic collection
and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents
in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications
to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician
as needed.Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's
basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to
patients and family.Directs and provides, in collaboration with the
patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care
staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery
of dialysis therapy to assigned patients.Administers medications as
prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and
documents appropriate medical justification and
effectiveness.Initiates or assists with emergency response
measures.Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in
staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.Ensures
correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures
are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory
collections.Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the
nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through
collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.Ensures patient
awareness related to transplant and treatment modality
options.Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and
education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.Performs
assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's
home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to
perform dialysis treatments in the home. -Trains Home Dialysis
patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation
and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment
supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training
Program. -Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. -
-Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.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 equipment, 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.Rotates coverage with other
licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and
adequate coverage.Position requires participation in on-call
rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual
program needs.The position may require travel to training sites,
other facilities or patient homes.May be asked to provide essential
functions of this position in other locations including patient's
home with the same physical demands and working conditions as
described above.Day to day work includes desk work, computer work,
interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and
physicians.Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color
Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing
theIshihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment.
The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be
made.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care
Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader
or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following:
-Successful completion of all FKC education and training
requirements for new employees. -Must have a minimum of 12 months
experience as a RN. -Successful completion of 3 months experience
as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.EDUCATION
and LICENSURE:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current
appropriate state licensure.Current or successful completion of CPR
BLS CertificationMust meet the practice requirements in the state
in which he or she is employed.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:Entry
level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing
experience in the last two years as a RN.Minimum of 1-year
experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)Home dialysis therapy
experience (preferred).EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws."
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Arlington Heights , Home Therapies Registered Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
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