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Added 2 weeks agoAcute Dialysis Registered Nurse
at NextStage
Kansas City Us, United StatesOn-site
Requirements
- RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision, applies considerable knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to direct patient care in multiple modalities not limited to hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, ultrafiltration, continuous renal replacement therapy, and Apheresis.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
- requirements in the state in which employed. Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing, or both is highly encouraged.
- EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : One year RN
- experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs to provide dialysis and ultrafiltration services. Minimum 6 months Nephrology
- experience required before working independently with no other Apheresis RNs to provide Apheresis services. Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient. ICU
- Successful completion of training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient – Progressive Renal Education Preparation.
- BLS CPR Recognition.
- ACLS CPR Recognition preferred, but not required.
- Displays leadership skills and ability to direct and supervise others (such as PCTs, CCHTs, clerical staff).
- Successful completion of Nurses Technical Training.
Benefits
- Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment.
- Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Additional details
- PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in accordance to company policies and procedures which includes FMCNA compliance programs and contracted hospitals’ policies and procedures.
- Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, apheresis, and ultrafiltration.
- The Inpatient RN will partner with the hospital to provide quality care to the patient and deliver care that provides a positive patient experience.