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*UPGRADE IN PROGRESS* -- CareerCircle is upgrading its capabilities and as a result the system may be temporarily unavailable as we bring new capabilities and infrastructure online to better serve our members.&nbsp; If you receive an error during this timeframe please bear with us as we're working to improve our system and you may need to retry that operation at a later time.&nbsp; &nbsp;

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Related Education: <ul><li>Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul> Treatment: <ul><li>Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state Law.</li><li>Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). </li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.</li><li>Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy. </li><li>Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure</li><li>Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. </li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification </li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160. </li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification </li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes. </li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor. </li><li>Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor. </li><li>Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection. </li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy. </li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage. </li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN</li></ul> Staff Related <ul><li>Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li><li>Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement. </li><li>Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff. </li></ul> Education/Communication: <ul><li>Participates in implementing educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.</li><li>Assists in monitoring processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.</li><li>Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul> RECORD KEEPING: <ul><li> Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. </li><li> Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner. </li><li> Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure </li></ul> omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff. <ul><li> Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart. </li><li> Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination. </li><li> Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications. </li><li> Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. </li></ul> INFECTION CONTROL: <ul><li> Assists in collecting information for infection control audits. </li><li> Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices. </li><li> Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures </li><li> Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice. </li><li> Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law </li></ul> TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT: <ul><li> Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care </li><li> Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li> Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan. </li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them. </li><li> Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit. </li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li> Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice. </li><li> Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.<ul><li>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, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li><li>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 </li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and 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 push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSES: <ul><li> High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li></ul><ul><li>Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS) All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li> At least two years previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred. </li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul> ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative. Employee Name (Please Print) Employee Signature Date ADDENDUM: Home Therapies Program (Not Home Assist) This list pertains to task performed in the Home Therapies program under the direct supervision of the Home Therapies registered nurse (HT RN) and in compliance with state law.<ul><li> May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed </li><li> Reinforces PD/HHD patient education under supervision of HT Registered Nurse as permitted under state law </li><li> Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments </li><li> Weigh patient and obtain vital signs </li><li> Collect patient's treatment records and review for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records. </li><li> Cleaning and prepping treatment room; preparing charts prior to clinic visit </li><li> Preparing lab tubes and requisitions & assisting with lab draw days both pre and post draw (PCT certified phlebotomy or per state regulations) </li><li> Clerical duties as assigned (faxing, mailing to physician offices etc.) </li><li> Set-up of the home hemodialysis machine and PD Cycler </li><li> Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN </li><li> Obtain home hemodialysis water and dialysate samples and process for testing as directed by HT RN </li><li> Perform water dialysate collection and processing for testing as directed by the HT RN </li><li> Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order, Kt/V collection, bringing meds to clinic visit for review) </li><li> Prepare initial patient chart for admission. Complies and maintains medical records according to company policy and procedure and in compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements </li><li> Maintains logs as directed and applicable </li><li> Support patient registration and use of connected health </li><li> Provide patient home support as indicated and permissible under state law and applicable regulations </li></ul> Inventory of Home Program <ul><li> Maintains par levels of home department supplies </li><li> Files home patient packing slips/invoices </li></ul> Inventory for Patients <ul><li> Assists patient with supply management and contacting customer service </li></ul> 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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Patient Care Technician

POSITION FEATURES: <ul><li>This position will assist patients with their training to transition to home dialysis</li><li>Dialysis Experience Required! CCHT or equivalent certification</li><li>Position is based at the Rolling Meadows clinic Monday-Friday, 8a-5p</li></ul> PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Related Education: <ul><li>Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul> Treatment: <ul><li>Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state Law.</li><li>Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). </li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.</li><li>Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy. </li><li>Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure</li><li>Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. </li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification </li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160. </li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification </li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes. </li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor. </li><li>Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor. </li><li>Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection. </li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy. </li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage. </li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN</li></ul> Staff Related <ul><li>Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li><li>Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement. </li><li>Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff. </li></ul> Education/Communication: <ul><li>Participates in implementing educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.</li><li>Assists in monitoring processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.</li><li>Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul> RECORD KEEPING: <ul><li> Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. </li><li> Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner. </li><li> Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure </li></ul> omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff. <ul><li> Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart. </li><li> Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination. </li><li> Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications. </li><li> Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. </li></ul> INFECTION CONTROL: <ul><li> Assists in collecting information for infection control audits. </li><li> Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices. </li><li> Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures </li><li> Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice. </li><li> Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law </li></ul> TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT: <ul><li> Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care </li><li> Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li> Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan. </li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them. </li><li> Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit. </li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li> Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice. </li><li> Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.<ul><li>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, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li><li>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 </li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and 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 push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSES: <ul><li> High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li></ul><ul><li>Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS) All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li> At least two years previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred. </li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul> ADDENDUM: Home Therapies Program (Not Home Assist) This list pertains to task performed in the Home Therapies program under the direct supervision of the Home Therapies registered nurse (HT RN) and in compliance with state law.<ul><li> May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed </li><li> Reinforces PD/HHD patient education under supervision of HT Registered Nurse as permitted under state law </li><li> Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments </li><li> Weigh patient and obtain vital signs </li><li> Collect patient's treatment records and review for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records. </li><li> Cleaning and prepping treatment room; preparing charts prior to clinic visit </li><li> Preparing lab tubes and requisitions & assisting with lab draw days both pre and post draw (PCT certified phlebotomy or per state regulations) </li><li> Clerical duties as assigned (faxing, mailing to physician offices etc.) </li><li> Set-up of the home hemodialysis machine and PD Cycler </li><li> Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN </li><li> Obtain home hemodialysis water and dialysate samples and process for testing as directed by HT RN </li><li> Perform water dialysate collection and processing for testing as directed by the HT RN </li><li> Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order, Kt/V collection, bringing meds to clinic visit for review) </li><li> Prepare initial patient chart for admission. Complies and maintains medical records according to company policy and procedure and in compliance with all appropriate regulatory requirements </li><li> Maintains logs as directed and applicable </li><li> Support patient registration and use of connected health </li><li> Provide patient home support as indicated and permissible under state law and applicable regulations </li></ul> Inventory of Home Program <ul><li> Maintains par levels of home department supplies </li><li> Files home patient packing slips/invoices </li></ul> Inventory for Patients <ul><li> Assists patient with supply management and contacting customer service </li></ul> 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.

Home Therapy Patient Care Technician - PCT -CCHT

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient 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. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. 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. <ul><li> Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. </li><li> Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed. </li><li> Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. </li><li> Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. </li><li> Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. </li><li> Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. </li><li> Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. </li><li> Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. </li><li> Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. </li><li> Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. </li><li> Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. </li><li> Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. </li></ul> 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. <ul><li> 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. </li><li> This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. </li><li> 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. </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. </li><li> May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li><li> Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. </li><li> The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. </li><li> May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: <ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. </li><li> Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. </li><li> Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN. </li></ul> EDUCATION and LICENSURE: <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li><li> Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. </li><li> Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Entry level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN. </li><li> Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). </li><li> Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). </li></ul> 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.

Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

About this role: As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. Training and advancement: You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role. 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 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES CLINIC OPERATIONS: <ul><li>Manages the operations of the clinic, including costs, processes, staffing, and quality standards.</li><li>Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.</li><li>Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, and Technical Services departments.</li><li>Collaborates with or functions as the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility's Home Therapies Program.</li><li>Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.</li><li>Accountable for completion of the Annual Standing Order Review and Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.</li><li>Manages clinic financials including efficient utilization of supplies or equipment and regular profits and loss review.</li><li>Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.</li></ul> PATIENT CARE: <ul><li>Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.</li><li>Ensure education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care.</li><li>Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.</li><li>Accountable for timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.</li><li>Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develops action plans for missed treatments.</li><li>Plans, coordinates, and validates patient eligibility for treatment.</li><li>Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues. </li></ul> STAFF: <ul><li>Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory trainings.</li><li>Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current.</li><li>Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.</li><li>Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.</li><li>Completes employee evaluations and establishes annual goals.</li><li>Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.</li><li>Manages staff scheduling and payroll.</li></ul> PHYSICIANS: <ul><li>Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.</li><li>Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.</li><li>Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MSWs, Dietitians, MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.</li></ul>EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN).</li><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: <ul><li>Required:<ul><li>6+ years business operations experience in a healthcare facility.</li><li>12 months experience in clinical nursing.</li><li>6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.</li><li>Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.</li></ul></li><li>Preferred but not required:<ul><li>3+ years supervisory or project/program management experience.</li><li>Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience.</li></ul></li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians</li><li>Position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and/or travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may be required.</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.</li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </li><li>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. </li></ul> 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.

Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN

POSITION FEATURES: : Join our team! &bull; Rated Newsweek's Most Loved Workplaces. &bull; Paid Dialysis Training &bull; Tuition reimbursement &bull; Competitive Pay & Benefits - Eligible for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire date. &bull; Generous PTO and ESL leave accrual &bull; 401K Retirement benefits with match &bull; Many perks and discount programs available. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Related Education: <ul><li>Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul> Treatment: <ul><li>Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). </li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. </li><li>Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy. </li><li>Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document. </li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure</li><li>Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. </li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification </li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160. </li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification </li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes. </li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection. </li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy. </li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage. </li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.</li></ul> Staff Related <ul><li>Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li></ul> Education/Communication: <ul><li>Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li><li>Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul> RECORD KEEPING: <ul><li> Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. </li><li> Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner. </li><li> Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure </li></ul> omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff. <ul><li> Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart. </li><li> Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination. </li><li> Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications. </li><li> Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. </li></ul> INFECTION CONTROL: <ul><li> Assists in collecting information for infection control audits. </li><li> Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices. </li><li> Follows infection control Policies and Procedures </li><li> Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.</li></ul> TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT: <ul><li> Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care </li><li> Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li> Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan. </li><li> Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them. </li><li> Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit. </li><li> Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up. </li><li> Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice. </li><li> Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.<ul><li>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, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. </li><li>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 </li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and 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 push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSES: <ul><li> High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li><li>Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.</li><li> All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li> Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.</li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul> 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.

Patient Care Tech

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 part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies procedures and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation state and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: CUSTOMER SERVICE: <ul><li> Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards. </li><li> Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. </li><li> Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. </li><li> Takes initiative and action to respond resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner. </li></ul> PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PATIENT CARE: <ul><li> Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC) Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP) Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM) and regarding disease process/access. </li><li> Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their well-being since their last treatment. Report any complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor. </li><li> Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. </li><li> Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. </li><li> Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. </li><li> Perform vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor. </li><li> Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law. </li><li> Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). </li><li> Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. </li><li> Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. </li><li> Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document. </li><li> Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures </li><li> Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure. </li><li> Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. </li><li> Evaluate the patient for prior to discharge and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. </li><li> Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation weight and vital signs with initial identification. </li><li> Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed. </li><li> Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled including Narrow Venous Limits (NVL) 160. </li><li> Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification. </li><li> Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and if applicable progress notes. </li><li> Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor. </li><li> Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor. </li><li> Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention. </li><li> Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures provide appropriate intervention as needed document and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor. </li><li> Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection. </li></ul> MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: <ul><li> Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean. </li><li> Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface chair equipment and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy. </li><li> Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate. </li><li> Perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT). </li><li> Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system. </li><li> Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy. </li><li> Prepare organize and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage. </li></ul> CLERICAL & ADMINISTRATIVE: <ul><li> Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. </li><li> Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner. </li><li> Review treatment sheets for completeness ensure nursing signatures are documented and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate. </li><li> Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart. </li><li> Prepare lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination. </li><li> Collect label appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications. </li><li> Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. </li></ul> OTHER: <ul><li> Perform additional duties as assigned. </li></ul> ADDENDUM FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIANS WORKING IN THE HOME PROGRAMS (NOT HOME ASSIST): Assisting the HT RN: <ul><li> May assist HT RN on Home Visit as directed </li><li> Reinforces PD / HHD education under supervision of qualified HT RN </li><li> Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments </li><li> Weigh patient and obtain vital signs </li><li> Collect treatment records and review for completion. Notify RN of incomplete / missing records. </li><li> Cleaning and prepping treatment room; prep charts </li><li> Preparing lab tubes and requisitions & assisting with lab draw days both pre and post draw (PCT certified phlebotomy or per state regulations) </li><li> Clerical duties as assigned (faxing mailing to physician offices etc.) </li><li> Obtain home hemo water sampling as directed by the HT RN </li><li> Set-up of the home hemo machine and PD Cycler. </li><li> Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN. </li><li> Warm dialysate solution when directed by the HT RN </li><li> Draw dialysate solution for testing as directed by the HT RN </li><li> Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order Kt/V collection bringing meds to clinic visit for review) </li><li> Assembles/breaks down charts/thins charts </li><li> Maintains logs as directed and applicable </li><li> Inventory of Home Program </li><li> Maintains par levels of home department supplies </li><li> Files home patient packing slips/invoices </li><li> Inventory for Patients </li><li> Assists patient with supply management and contacting customer service </li></ul> 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 Business Unit 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 The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and 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 push and/or pull equipment exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs. and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs. as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items. EDUCATION <ul><li> Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification or High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline. </li><li> All appropriate state licensure education and training (if any) required. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS <ul><li> Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred. </li><li> Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification. </li></ul> 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.

Patient Care Technician - PCT

About this role: As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients. You will w ork with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for our patients. As well as support the clinic staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease on the patient and family. How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a social work specific career ladder ranging from pre-licensed (in states where permitted), to three potential levels of facility social work, as well as a leadership path from Social Worker to Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Director. 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: As a member of the nephrology health care team , you will assess the patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment. <ul><li> Collaborates with the patient and health care team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life. </li><li> Utilizes patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of the assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals. </li><li>Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.</li><li> Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. </li><li>Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.</li><li> Provides information and assists the team and patient with referrals to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes. </li><li> Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education. </li><li> Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family/support persons. </li><li> Participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and/or family understand and make an informed decision about their care. </li><li> Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as missed and shortened treatments, quality of life trends, and service recovery. </li><li> Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style, communication barriers, and needs. </li><li> Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant. </li><li> Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management. </li><li> Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to end stage renal disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available. </li><li> Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and/or the patients' representative to ensure patients' understanding of the rights and expectations of them. </li><li> Provide training to clinic staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. </li></ul> EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS : <ul><li> Masters in Social Work </li><li> Must have state required license </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :<ul><li> 0 - 2 years' related experience </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :<ul><li>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.</li><li>Travel required (if multiple facilities or home visits, if applicable)</li></ul> 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.

Master Social Worker - MSW

POSITION FEATURES: <ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>No on-call</li><li>No weekends or holidays</li></ul> PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional, psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality care of our patients. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Goals. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li> Patient Assessment / Care Planning / Counseling <ul><li> As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assesses patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment. </li><li> Participates in care planning in collaboration with the patient and healthcare team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life. </li><li> Utilizes FKC patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals. </li><li> Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life. </li><li> Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license. </li><li> Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant. </li><li> Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes. </li><li> Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education. </li><li> Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family/support persons. </li><li> In collaboration with the physician and nurse, participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and/or family understand and make an informed decision about their care. </li><li> Knowledgeable of and adheres to FMCNA Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy, including documentation. </li><li> Documents based on MSW interaction and interventions provided to patient and/or family. </li></ul></li><li> Quality <ul><li> Provides psychosocial support and/or Social Work Focused Interventions to address non-adherence, quality outcome, and quality of life concerns for all patients based on acuity level. </li><li> Participates in monthly Quality review meetings with the interdisciplinary team. Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as Missed and Shortened Treatments, Quality of Life Trends, and Service Recovery. </li></ul></li><li> Patient Education <ul><li> Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style, communication barriers, and needs. </li><li> With other members of the interdisciplinary team, provides appropriate information about all treatment modalities. </li><li> Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management. </li><li> Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available. </li><li> Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and/or the patients' representative to ensure patients' understanding of the rights and expectations of them. </li><li> Collaborates with the team on appropriate QAI activities. </li></ul></li><li> Patient Admission and Continuity of Care <ul><li> Reviews Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Grievance Procedure & Important Numbers Handout, FKC Non-discrimination policy, DNR Statement (if applicable) and address any immediate needs/concerns. </li><li> Understands the referral and admission process and supports the clinic in regard to the patient needs for scheduling to maximize adherence and adjustment. </li><li> The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and share causes/concerns with operational leadership, </li></ul></li><li> Insurance and Financial Assistance <ul><li> Collaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance Coordinators to address issues related to insurance. </li><li> In collaboration with Insurance Coordinators, provides information and education to patients about payment to dialysis (federal, state, commercial insurance, state renal programs, AKF HIPP, and entitlement programs). </li><li> Collaborates with the Insurance Coordinator of any changes to patient state that impacts insurance i.e. transplantation, discharged, loss of coverage, or extended travel. </li><li> Refers patients to patient billing solutions (PBS) department for questions/concerns in regard to treatment related bills </li></ul></li><li> Staff Related <ul><li> Assists with interview process and decision to hire new personnel if requested by SW Manager/Senior Manager. </li><li> Works with the administrative support staff to maintain updated patient resource lists (e.g. maintain updated list of transportation resources). </li><li> Provides training to staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. </li><li> Contributes and participates with weekly team huddles. Discusses any urgent patient issues with staff. </li></ul></li><li> Adheres to work defined caseload guidelines based on state regulatory requirements. </li><li> Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : <ul><li> 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 perfor m the essential functions. </li><li> Travel required (if multiple facilities) </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> None </li></ul> EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS : <ul><li> Masters in Social Work </li><li> Must have state required license </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS : <ul><li> 2 - 5 years' related experience </li></ul> 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.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional, psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality care of our patients. Supports the Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Goals. This is an entry level MSW role. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li> Patient Assessment / Care Planning / Counseling <ul><li> As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assesses patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment. </li><li> Participates in care planning in collaboration with the patient and healthcare team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life. </li><li> Utilizes FKC patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals. </li><li>Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.</li><li>Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.</li><li> Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant. </li><li> Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes. </li><li> Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education. </li><li> Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family/support persons. </li><li> In collaboration with the physician and nurse, participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and/or family understand and make an informed decision about their care. </li><li> Knowledgeable of and adheres to FMCNA Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy, including documentation. </li><li> Documents based on MSW interaction and interventions provided to patient and/or family. </li></ul></li><li> Quality <ul><li> Provides psychosocial support and/or Social Work Focused Interventions to address non-adherence, quality outcome, and quality of life concerns for all patients based on acuity level. </li><li> Participates in monthly Quality review meetings with the interdisciplinary team. Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as Missed and Shortened Treatments, Quality of Life Trends, and Service Recovery. </li></ul></li><li> Patient Education <ul><li> Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style, communication barriers, and needs. </li><li> With other members of the interdisciplinary team, provides appropriate information about all treatment modalities. </li><li> Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management. </li><li> Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available. </li><li> Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and/or the patients' representative to ensure patients' understanding of the rights and expectations of them. </li><li> Collaborates with the team on appropriate QAI activities. </li></ul></li><li> Patient Admission and Continuity of Care <ul><li> Reviews Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Grievance Procedure & Important Numbers Handout, FKC Non-discrimination policy, DNR Statement (if applicable) and address any immediate needs/concerns. </li><li> Understands the referral and admission process and supports the clinic in regard to the patient needs for scheduling to maximize adherence and adjustment. </li><li>The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and share causes/concerns with operational leadership.</li></ul></li><li> Insurance and Financial Assistance <ul><li> Collaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance Coordinators to address issues related to insurance. </li><li> In collaboration with Insurance Coordinators, provides information and education to patients about payment to dialysis (federal, state, commercial insurance, state renal programs, AKF HIPP, and entitlement programs). </li><li> Collaborates with the Insurance Coordinator of any changes to patient state that impacts insurance i.e. transplantation, discharged, loss of coverage, or extended travel. </li><li> Refers patients to patient billing solutions (PBS) department for questions/concerns in regard to treatment related bills </li></ul></li><li> Staff Related <ul><li> Assists with interview process and decision to hire new personnel if requested by SW Manager/Senior Manager. </li><li> Works with the administrative support staff to maintain updated patient resource lists (e.g. maintain updated list of transportation resources). </li><li> Provides training to staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. </li><li> Contributes and participates with weekly team huddles. Discusses any urgent patient issues with staff. </li></ul></li><li> Adheres to work defined caseload guidelines based on state regulatory requirements. </li><li> Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :<ul><li>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.</li><li>Travel required (if multiple facilities or home visits, if applicable)</li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> None </li></ul> EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS : <ul><li> Masters in Social Work </li><li> Must have state required license </li><li> Meets the applicable scope of practice board and licensure requirements in effect in the State in which they are employed </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS : <ul><li> 0 - 2 years' related experience </li></ul> 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.

POSITION FEATURES: Flexible schedule. No on-call, no weekends, no holidays. About this role: As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients. You will w ork with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for our patients. As well as support the clinic staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease on the patient and family. How you grow or advance in your career: We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement. We have a social work specific career ladder ranging from pre-licensed (in states where permitted), to three potential levels of facility social work, as well as a leadership path from Social Worker to Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Director. 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: As a member of the nephrology health care team , you will assess the patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment. <ul><li> Collaborates with the patient and health care team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life. </li><li> Utilizes patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of the assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals. </li><li>Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.</li><li> Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. </li><li>Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.</li><li> Provides information and assists the team and patient with referrals to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes. </li><li> Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education. </li><li> Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family/support persons. </li><li> Participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and/or family understand and make an informed decision about their care. </li><li> Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as missed and shortened treatments, quality of life trends, and service recovery. </li><li> Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's learning style, communication barriers, and needs. </li><li> Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant. </li><li> Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management. </li><li> Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to end stage renal disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available. </li><li> Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and/or the patients' representative to ensure patients' understanding of the rights and expectations of them. </li><li> Provide training to clinic staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. </li></ul> EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS : <ul><li> Masters in Social Work </li><li> Must have state required license </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :<ul><li> 0 - 2 years' related experience </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :<ul><li>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.</li><li>Travel required (if multiple facilities or home visits, if applicable)</li></ul> 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.

POSITION FEATURES: This is for South Shore Hospital<ul><li>Dialysis Experience Highly Preferred 2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek</li><li>70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America</li><li>Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories</li><li>Up to $4,400 tuition reimbursement per calendar year</li></ul> PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from CAP 1. 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. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program 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, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as indicated.</li><li>Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility/primary Nurse.</li><li>Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures.</li><li>Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.</li><li>Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care.</li><li>Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed and documents medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates and assists with emergency response measures.</li><li>Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, Supervisors and the company at the facility and area level. </li><li>May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instructions to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually.</li><li>May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis. </li><li>May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.</li><li>Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.</li></ul> 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.<ul><li>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. </li><li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>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. </li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. </li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><li>The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li></ul> SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li>Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements.</li><li>6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: <ul><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :<ul><li>Entry level for RNs with minimum 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last 2 years as a RN.</li><li>Acute dialysis experience (preferred).</li></ul> 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.

Acute Dialysis RN - Registered Nurse

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Patient Related Education: <ul><li>Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul> Treatment: <ul><li>Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). </li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. </li><li>Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy. </li><li>Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document. </li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure</li><li>Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. </li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification </li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed. </li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160. </li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification </li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes. </li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection. </li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy. </li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage. </li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.</li></ul> Staff Related <ul><li>Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li></ul> Education/Communication: <ul><li>Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul> RECORD KEEPING: <ul><li> Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. </li><li> Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner. </li><li> Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure </li></ul> omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff. <ul><li> Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart. </li><li> Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination. </li><li> Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications. </li><li> Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. </li></ul> INFECTION CONTROL: <ul><li> Assists in collecting information for infection control audits. </li><li> Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices. </li><li> Follows infection control Policies and Procedures </li><li> Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.</li></ul> TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT: <ul><li> Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care </li><li> Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li> Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan. </li><li> Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them. </li><li> Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit. </li><li> Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up. </li><li> Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice. </li><li> Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU </li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.<ul><li>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, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. </li><li>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 </li><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and 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 push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.</li></ul>EDUCATION AND LICENSES: <ul><li> High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li><li>Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.</li><li> All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li> Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.</li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul> 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. "The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills and competencies and may fall outside of the range shown. Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $29.00"

Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Float

About this role: As a Dietitian with Fresenius Medical Care, you will be a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and a part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique nutritional care to patients facing end stage renal disease. Our RDs build strong bonds and lasting relationships with patients, their families, and all team members. How you grow or advance: We offer a Core Curriculum program, which includes CEUs, specifically for dietitians on all the topics of renal nutrition therapy. Our orientation and training program is designed to develop experts in the field of renal nutrition, allowing you to work at the top of your license. 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 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: <ul><li>Assesses patient's knowledge and provides education regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process.</li><li>Provides education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.</li><li>Completes nutritional assessment and works with the interdisciplinary team to develop an individualized comprehensive plan of care for patients.</li><li>Maintains complete and accurate medical records including progress notes.</li><li>Provides ongoing assessment and counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status.</li><li>Identifies malnourished or at-risk patients and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions, resources, or solutions. </li><li>Monitors, adjusts, and documents response to nutrition therapy and addresses any issues impacting the patient's ability to achieve the goals.</li><li>Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on Urea Kinetic Modeling recommendations to achieve the physician's prescription of Kt/V.</li><li>Reports on nutrition QAI results and participates in the interdisciplinary QAI program. </li><li>Reviews nutrition related lab results:<ul><li>Counsels patient and/or caregiver and formulates appropriate action.</li><li>Recommends treatment changes to the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.</li><li>Identifies candidates to refer to physician for nutritional supplements. </li><li>Communicates with physician and/or facility staff as appropriate.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education hours as specified by American Dietetic Association and state licensure regulations where applicable.</li></ul> EDUCATION: <ul><li>Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration. </li><li>Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged.</li><li>Current state licensure if applicable.</li><li></li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: <ul><li>1+ year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.</li><li>Previous renal experience preferred.</li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>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.</li><li></li><li>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, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li><li></li><li>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.</li></ul>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.

Registered Dietitian

Associate Dietitian

POSITION FEATURES: <ul> <li>This position will perform treatments at hospitals in Waukegan and Arlington Heights</li> <li>Must have at least 1 year of RN experience, but will train in Dialysis!</li> <li>Rotating days/weekends, plus one night of on call per week</li> <li>$10, 000 Sign On Bonus!</li></ul>About this role: As an Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius Medical Care, you will support patients in a hospital setting within a network of local hospitals. You will use your leadership skills and independence in administering and assessing each patient's unique treatment plan in a fast-paced environment, working autonomously alongside the inpatient staff in ICU, CCU, and ED units. How you grow or advance: As an Acute Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) which will allow you to develop clinical leadership skills, 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, scholarships to family members, relief when natural disasters strike, and 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: As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes in the inpatient environment.<ul> <li>Provides safe effective patient care and perform all essential functions of Acute RN under supervision.</li> <li>Documents and enters patient data -before, during and after dialysis treatment.</li> <li>Monitors and recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and modify the treatment plan in collaboration with appropriate healthcare team members.</li> <li>Communicates with dialysis providers and appropriate hospital personnel to provide continuity of patient care.</li> <li>Administers medications as prescribed and in accordance with contractual agreement.</li> <li>Ensures nephrology physician orders for assigned patients are received and entered in the medical record.</li> <li>Be familiar with both Fresenius Medical Care and hospital emergency policies and initiate or assist with emergency response measures.</li> <li>Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.</li> <li>Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to Fresenius Medical Care policy and procedures.</li> <li>Promotes infection control, equipment, and environmental safety.</li> <li>Provides initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li> <li>Coaches hospital staff on specialized care related to renal replacement and apheresis therapies (as needed).</li> <li>Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to update the care plan for assigned patients.</li> <li>Completes and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.</li> <li>Serves as a resource for healthcare team and participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.</li> <li>Assists in an outpatient facility on an as needed basis.</li> <li>All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care and applicable contractual service policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.</li> <li>Complete CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.</li> <li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li> <li>Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.</li> <li>Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul> <li>Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable, flexible, independent.</li> <li>Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (bonus but not required).</li> <li>Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (bonus but not required).</li> <li>Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently and/or be on-call.</li> <li>Successfully pass a Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.</li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, the fields of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, and apheresis.</li> <li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.</li> <li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.</li> <li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li> <li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li> <li>Day-to-day work includes desk work, computer work, and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and travel to regional meetings may be required.</li> <li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation. (Nights, weekends, or as defined by individual program needs</li></ul> 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.

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Sr. Financial Analyst provides analytical support and focus on the economic research and study in areas of financial analysis within the assigned function(s). The incumbent performs in-depth and complex analysis in compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. The Sr. Financial Analyst facilitates accurate systems which gather, analyze, prepare and summarize recommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts for management review. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Utilize knowledge of accounting and/or financial principles by reviewing, reconciling and consolidating submitted financial data of complex scope on a routine basis; collaborating with cross-divisional teams on the accurate and timely resolution of outstanding issues.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) by providing in-depth analysis, review and presentation of diverse financial reports.</li><li>May provide a contribution to financial close processes on a routine basis.</li><li>Provide essential contributions to the efficacy of operations through identification, analysis and maintenance of data; supporting management in the development and implementation of process improvements and initiatives.</li><li>May participate in process reviews, business process analyses and internal control testing; ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and other regulatory requirements within the assigned function(s).</li><li>May serve as a contact for cross-divisional teams.</li><li>Mentor other staff as applicable.</li><li>Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.</li></ul>Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions 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. Travel may be required including but not limited to regular department meetings in person EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree desirable EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li>5 - 8 years' related experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years' experience; or a PhD without experience.</li><li>Excellent computer skill with strong demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite of products - word processing, spreadsheet, business intelligence, presentation and email applications.</li><li>Working knowledge of SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) and financial system reporting (e.g., SAP Business Warehouse).</li><li>Working knowledge of Anaplan budgeting and forecasting system</li><li>Working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and SOX.</li><li>Working knowledge of healthcare industry preferred.</li><li>Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.</li><li>Experience in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, tasks and client conditions.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships through diplomacy and tact.</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision and alternately within a team environment.</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management.</li></ul>Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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