Home Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Employer
Location: Woodstock
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Job ID 20000GZ5Available Openings 1 Description Inspire and
inform each patient. Allow others to achieve their most important
objectives while you achieve yours. Improve their prospects-and the
vitality of your career. Connect with your goals and change
liveswith Fresenius Medical Care North America.Create strong, vital
connections with your knowledge and kind reassurance. Enhance lives
and your potential for success with the global leader in dialysis
healthcare: Fresenius Medical Care North America. By forming
powerful bonds among patients, their families, and our team
members, we have built an atmosphere of clinical excellence and
trust. Offering vast resources, we advance careers and the
healthcare of countless individuals.Why Join the Fresenius
Team?Passion. Dedication. Knowledge. Motivation. Experience. These
are the impressive qualities you'll find in the Fresenius
Leadership Team. Our strength in the North American market and
extensive global network provide our employees with the best of
both worlds-the friendliness of a local organization and the
stability of a worldwide organization-for diverse experiences and
challenging career opportunities. When you join the Fresenius
Medical Care team, you'll be welcomed into a company that is built
on the philosophy that our employees are our most important asset.
Our career advantages include the following:Fresenius Medical Care
is the nation's largest provider of renal care, meeting the needs
of more than 135,000 patients at 1,800 clinics throughout the
country. Our well-established, trusted organization fosters a
spirit of camaraderie, emphasizing friendly collaboration,
professional support, and career development. Superior training,
UltraCare -- quality control, and certification procedures ensure
your potential to succeed and advance as a professional.
Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits. Outstanding
tuition reimbursement program. Recognized among Fortune's "World's
Most Admired Companies" in 2011. National Safety Award from CNA
insurance companies for 11 consecutive years. Opportunities to give
back by participating in philanthropy and community outreach
programs.Staff RNTake this opportunity to build a promising career
with a healthcare leader. The professional we select will provide
direct patient care, perform all technical dialysis procedures,
assess response and make appropriate adjustments as directed by
supervisor or physician. This individual will assess patient and
document findings, administer medications, as well as assess and
address patient/family educational needs regarding end-stage renal
disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications. PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service
philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including
following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Functions as
a member of the Home Dialysis Team as the Home Therapy Staff
Nurse.Ensures provision of quality Home Dialysis Training and
patient care in accordance with FMS policies, procedures and the
UltraCare at Home principles.Supports FMCNA's commitment to the
Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program (QAPI)) and CQI
activities, including those related to patient satisfaction.
Actively participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement
(QAPI) process that may enhance the likelihood that patients will
achieve established FMCNA Quality Target Goals. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES
: CUSTOMER SERVICE: Responsible for driving the FMS culture through
values and customer service standards Accountable for outstanding
customer service to all external and internal customers. Develops
and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely
communication. Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and
follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a
timely manner. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides safe
and effective training and oversight of the delivery of home
dialysis therapy to the patient in compliance with standards
outlined in the FMS Home Peritoneal Dialysis Policy and Procedure
Manual, or/Home Hemodialysis Policy and Procedure Manual , as well
as regulations set forth by the Corporation, state and federal
agencies. Accountable for providing outstanding quality of patient
care, as defined by FMS quality goals and standards.Assists in the
identification, evaluation and selection of Home Dialysis training
candidates, and Home Partners as appropriate for the FMS Home
Dialysis Program, Educates the patient/Home Partner and family
regarding ESRD and the availability of the FMS Treatment Options
Program.(TOP) Performs assessment of the Home Dialysis training
candidate's home environment for suitability in the ongoing
delivery of home dialysis therapy Assesses the Home Dialysis
patient and Home Partner/family readiness and potential ability to
perform dialysis treatments at home. Participates in and ensures
all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission, transfer, and
discharge are appropriately implemented. Admits all new home
patients and documents the appropriate processes as required by
policy and procedure. Provides safe and effective delivery of home
dialysis training and education to patients with End Stage Renal
Disease (ESRD) who have selected a home modality as a dialysis
therapy. Trains the home dialysis candidate/Home Partner as
appropriate on the safe and effective operation and maintenance of
all home dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an
organized and formalized Home Dialysis Training Program.Provides
ongoing education to patients regarding their renal dialysis,
peritoneal or vascular access and home dialysis therapy, and other
related health conditions. Assesses and manages patients' response
to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following
prescribed predetermined protocols. Communicates patient related
issues to the physician as needed. Reports adverse patient events
at home or in the clinic, as well as equipment and technology
related problems to the Clinical Manager/Home Therapy Program
Manager, and physician including the correct documentation of such
events. Coordinates the transfer or discharge of patients to the
hemodialysis or transplant clinic when needed and appropriate.
Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately
into Proton,AMI or Ecube medical information systems as
appropriate. Follows company policies and government regulations
related to the collection, packaging, and delivery of lab specimens
and reporting of results. Maintains competency with all emergency
operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures in
the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest when the patient
is in the dialysis facility. Administers medications as prescribed
including following prescribed algorithms (as appropriate), and
documents appropriate medical justification if indicated and
maintains records on controlled substances as required by law.
Documents all relevant data including physician orders, lab
results, vital signs, and treatment parameters, and patient status
and any treatment related data appropriately, and enters into the
appropriate medical information system. Completes all monthly and
annual reporting as required by FMS policies and government
regulations. Submits CQI information to Clinical Manager or Program
Manager for completion of HT QAI Template for inclusion in facility
QAPI review process. Participates in all monthly QAPI meetings and
all required staff meetings as scheduled. Rotates coverage with
other licensed staff to ensure reliable and adequate coverage and
participates in 24/7 on-call coverage as assigned. Participate in
staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. Maintains
appropriate skill level in the operation of all home dialysis
therapy-related equipment, including the ability to troubleshoot
equipment problems with the patient via telephone. Directs patients
in the appropriate routine maintenance of home dialysis equipment,
including water systems procedures as appropriate, immediately
reporting any water/dialysate problems to the facility Home
Dialysis technical support staff. Coordinates with the FMCNA RTG
the ordering and delivery of the patient's initial dialysis
supplies; the ordering of the patient's dialysis equipment as
appropriate at the initiation of the training program; and the
on-going operation and preventative maintenance of all home
dialysis equipment through facility Technical support staff, or
through the appropriate equipment vendor as required. Other duties
as assigned. 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. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's
Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that:
Failing the Ishihara Test Blindness does not preclude employment.
The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be
made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and
interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The
position requires travel between assigned facilities and various
locations within the community. Travel to regional, division and
Corporate meetings may be required. 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. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited
School of Nursing (R.N.) Current appropriate state licensure
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Minimum of one year nursing
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Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
04/07/2021
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