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Description Under the direct supervision of the area supervisor, perform routine animal husbandry tasks at the operative level. Salary: $24 - $28.31 hourly Job Qualifications Qualifications Required<ul><li>Working knowledge of animal husbandry procedures sufficient to care for laboratory animals in an experimental environment.</li><li>Knowledge of habits and appearances of laboratory animals sufficient to notice deviations from normal.</li><li>Skill in handling a variety of animals in a variety of situations sufficient to prevent injury or distress to the animal or self.</li><li>Ability to lift 50 pound bags of feed, 60-70 pound animals and to push 200-300 pound cage racks of animals.</li><li>Knowledge of techniques and ability to collect samples for laboratory study.</li><li>Skill in reading and numbers to be able to follow instructions, maintain records and identify specific animals.</li><li>Skill in ability to complete identification cards, and inventory forms.</li><li>Ability to speak on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain information and instructions, explain changes in animal behavior and appearances, and to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.</li><li>Ability to euthanize rats and mice using CO2 chambers. Must be able to follow the procedures for euthanasia including the use of the CO2 chamber, as well as be able to ascertain that death has occurred. Knowledge of appropriate labeling and disposal of the animals euthanized, including bio-hazardous animals.</li><li>Knowledge of and the ability to apply the concept of contamination control practices including engineering, administrative, and procedural controls for the containment of pathogens, including disinfection, and waste handling methods appropriate for work in biocontainment animal facilities up to BSL2 level with BSL3 practices.</li><li>Knowledge of and ability to accurately follow all SOPs associated with a GLP study, including required by study protocol and GLP documentation procedures.</li><li>Ability to participate in weekend/Holiday work rotations and occasional overtime duties.</li></ul>"}; { "@context": "http://schema.org/

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Animal Technician - Animal Lab

Description The Orthopaedic Technician is responsible for providing assistance to patients and physicians in the full scope of Orthopaedic services. The duties involve specialized patient care tasks, including casting, dressing changes, measurement and fitting of Orthopaedic braces and other devices and ambulatory aids and patient education. Additionally, the technician will be required to complete routine patient care tasks so physicians and other clinic staff can attend to other clinical and administrative functions. Salary Range: $25.62-$33.84/hour Job Qualifications Qualifications &bull; Will accept current Medical Assistant with at least 6 months of full time casting experience or current graduate of an approved Orthopaedic Technician program. &bull; High School graduate or equivalent required &bull; At least 6 months of full-time work experience in a hospital, clinic or office setting working directly in the treatment of the Orthopaedic patient(s) preferred. &bull; Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. &bull; Ability to triage medical problems within scope of job responsibilities. &bull; Ability to take direction from physicians and medical providers and work collaboratively with other staff members. &bull; Skill at working independently and prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner. &bull; Interpersonal skills to deal with patients, staff and volunteers of diverse educational, economical and cultural backgrounds. &bull; Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. &bull; Ability to work in busy setting with conflicting demands. &bull; Professional and enthusiastic attitude and demeanor with a belief in patient-centered care. &bull; Adherence to and implementation of established hospital policies and procedures of the work place. "}; { "@context": "http://schema.org/

Orthopaedic Technician

Description The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Staff Research Associate I to complete the duties of Tester. Job duties include:<ul><li>1. Administering Cognitive Test Batteries: Administers all neuropsychological & psychophysiological measures to all subjects (patients and controls), including measures of basic cognition, social cognition, and electrophysiology paradigms.</li><li>2. Test scheduling:- Contacting potential subjects.- Giving scheduled subjects reminder calls.- Interacting with other testers and coordinators to schedule testing sessions</li><li>3. Data Management:- Coding and scoring all collected data- Transferring files for back-up and offsite data storage- Recording completed measures on spreadsheets, etc.- Summarizing test scores onto study record forms.- Entering data into secure web-based data entry system.</li><li>4. fMRI Data Collection & Management: operates scan console, prepares subjects for fMRI scan, maintains scanner safety protocols. Attends regular UCLA CCN scanner user meetings, communicates with UCLA CCN scanner staff as needed, performs scanner laptop maintenance and manages the fMRI tracking spreadsheet for all fMRI studies.</li><li>5. File maintenance:- Accurately transferring and recording information in study tracking logs.- Maintaining protection of identifiable subject information.</li><li>6. Assorted Administrative Tasks:- Making photocopies- Maintaining all blank study forms- Complete and remain current on all required training coursework.- Attend bi-weekly conference calls.</li></ul>Pay Range: $25.75 - $30.71 hourly. Job Qualifications Qualifications Electrophysiological Equipment-very frequent Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field preferred. Ability to work effectively as part of a clinical research team. Experience working with clinical samples (specifically psychiatric patients). Two years experience as a tester is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated history of reliability. Ability to work effectively with other staff members. Careful attention to detail. Experience working with and administering neuropsychological tests to patients with Schizophrenia. Meticulous organizational skills. Self-starting nature. "}; { "@context": "http://schema.org/

Tester - Semel Institute

Description The Academic HR Analyst will be responsible for all phases of review of academic personnel actions for Harbor-UCLA Medical Center's School of Medicine appointments, comprising of the five professorial series, the Professorial Research series, the Project Scientist series, and other academic appointments. You will also be responsible for initiating and approving UCPath transactions for academic appointees and ad hoc projects as assigned. Hourly Salary Range: $28.78 - $59.34 Job Qualifications Qualifications<ul> <li> Required : <ul><li> Detailed knowledge of University Academic Personnel policies and procedures. </li><li> Detailed knowledge of academic dossier preparation and review. </li><li> Ability to handle confidential and sensitive material with discretion. </li><li> Ability to identify and independently research problems, analyze information, develop alternative approaches, and recommend creative solutions to unusual administrative problems. </li><li> Skills in writing concise, logical, and grammatically correct analytical reports, recommendations, and general correspondence. </li><li> Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions, conflicting deadlines, and continuously heavy workload. </li><li> Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer with Windows application, including word processing and database programs. </li><li> Skill in working both independently and as part of a team. </li><li> Oral and written communication skills to communicate with persons at all levels of the organization including high-level administrators. </li><li> Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, department coordinators, staff at affiliates and other Schools and to interact effectively with individuals from the community at large. </li><li> Skill in organizing and maintaining effective recordkeeping systems of various levels of volume and complexity. </li></ul></li></ul>"}; { "@context": "http://schema.org/

Academic HR Analyst 2, Torrance

About this role: As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic. How you grow or advance: Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT. Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful. We will provide robust training and support as you kick off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a leadership 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, 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 healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. <ul><li>Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments. </li><li>Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.</li><li>Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation.</li><li>Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.</li><li>Monitors patients' response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.</li><li>Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor.</li><li> Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner. </li><li>Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.</li><li>Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>Assists other healthcare members in providing patient education.</li><li>Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent waste.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSES : <ul><li> High school diploma or G.E.D. required. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :<ul><li>Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable.</li><li> Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required). </li><li> Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification. </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>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. We will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.</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> The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare 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 basis lift up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a 2-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items. </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-CNA PCT LANCASTER

POSITION FEATURES: This is for BROCKTON MA - BROCKTON HOSPITAL Willing To Train <ul><li>2021 and 2022 America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek</li><li>No prior RN dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator</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 Services 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 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 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 and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be 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 appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates and 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>May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction 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>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>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/LVN/LPNs/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 for new employees.</li><li> Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.</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 less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as an RN</li><li>Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred).</li><li>6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred)</li><li>Hemodialysis and/or ICU 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 Registered Nurse - Dialysis RN

Description Provide your personal attention and kindness, professional insight, and a generosity of spirit. Offer expertise and encouragement. Enhance each patient's future-as well as your own. Connect with your goals and change lives with Fresenius Medical Care North America. Here, we make connections that empower patients, their families, and our team members. As the global leader in dialysis healthcare, we form bonds that enable the best possible outcomes and professional satisfaction. While our extensive organization continues to grow, so do opportunities for our professionals to learn, grow, and advance. Why Join the Fresenius Team? Passion. Dedication. Knowledge. Motivation. Experience. These are the impressive qualities you'll find in the Fresenius Leadership Team. Our strength in the North American market and extensive global network provide our employees with the best of both worlds-the friendliness of a local organization and the stability of a worldwide organization-for diverse experiences and challenging career opportunities. When you join the Fresenius Medical Care team, you'll be welcomed into a company that is built on the philosophy that our employees are our most important asset. Our career advantages include the following: <ul><li> Fresenius Medical Care is the nation's largest provider of renal care, meeting the needs of more than 135,000 patients at 1,800 clinics throughout the country. </li><li> Our well-established, trusted organization fosters a spirit of camaraderie, emphasizing friendly collaboration, professional support, and career development. </li><li> Superior training, UltraCare&reg; quality control, and certification procedures ensure your potential to succeed and advance as a professional. </li><li> Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits. </li><li> Outstanding tuition reimbursement program. </li><li> Recognized among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies in 2011. </li><li> National Safety Award from CNA insurance companies for 11 consecutive years. </li><li> Opportunities to give back by participating in philanthropy and community outreach programs. </li></ul> 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 division/company policy requirements. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the supervisor. Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a sage and clean work environment. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES : CUSTOMER SERVICE: <ul><li> Responsible for driving the FMCNA 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 Related: <ul><li> Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s). </li><li> Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed. Administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directed by the supervisor. </li><li> Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets. Document other information related to the care of the patient in the individual patient record. </li><li> Responsible for reporting any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor. </li><li> Assist in developing and following the teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications. </li><li> Assist with all emergency operational procedures. </li><li> Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws. </li><li> Perform and document pre, interim, and post treatment review of patient condition. </li><li> Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest, and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment. </li></ul> Technical: <ul><li> Safely operate all dialysis related equipment according to the proper procedures. </li><li> Provide minor troubleshooting when necessary. </li><li> Ensure a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area. </li><li> Ensure all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. </li><li> Operate all emergency equipment effectively in accordance to the standard operation procedures. </li></ul> Staff Related: <ul><li> Participate in staff meetings as scheduled. </li><li> Assist in short term and long term patient care plan meetings. </li><li> Acquire information and knowledge in current practice related to dialysis principals and technique by participating in scheduled in-service classes. </li><li> Act as a resource person for other staff members. Assist with the coordination of the care plan with Physician, Dietitian and Social Worker. </li><li> Other duties as assigned. </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. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility, staff and physicians. 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 move, with assistance, machines and equipment weighing up to 200lbs., and may lift chemical water solutions of up to 30lbs., up as high as 5 feet. 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 noises levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. EDUCATION: <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)</li><li>Current appropriate State licensure. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li>One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.</li><li>Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.</li><li>ICU experience preferred but not required.</li><li>Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.</li><li>Successfully complete CPR Certification.</li><li>Must complete the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter.</li><li>Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during times of short-staffing or as required.</li><li>Employees must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.</li><li>Good communication skills, both verbal and written.</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 Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN / LVN

POSITION FEATURES: Paid training provided! About this role: As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius Medical Care, 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. Our clinic RNs build strong bonds and lasting relationships with people who entrust us with their care, their families, and fellow care team members. How you grow or advance: As a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By participating in CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive greater career satisfaction, have an opportunity to share your expertise with others, and be recognized for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the appropriate CAP level based on prior experience and education. Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people. Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.<ul><li> 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 and facility operations.</li><li>Coordinates patient care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.</li><li>Performs ongoing analysis of patient data with each patient visit and documents in the patient medical record.</li><li>Adjusts or modify the treatment plan as indicated and notify supervisor as needed.</li><li>Provides initial and ongoing education to patient and family.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates or assist with emergency response measures.</li><li>Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.</li><li>Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan.</li><li>Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.</li><li>Completes CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.</li><li>Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.</li><li>Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSURE : &bull; Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. &bull; Current appropriate state licensure. &bull; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. &bull; Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS : &bull; Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable. &bull; Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not required). &bull; Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred but not required). &bull; Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. &bull; 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. &bull; This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. &bull; 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. &bull; The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. &bull; May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. &bull; Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. &bull; The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

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.

Master Social Worker - MSW

POSITION FEATURES: Paid Training Provided! 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

POSITION FEATURES: Paid dialysis training provided! 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><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.</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> 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. 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. "

About this role: As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with Fresenius Medical Care, 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. Our clinic RNs build strong bonds and lasting relationships with people who entrust us with their care, their families, and fellow care team members. How you grow or advance: As a Dialysis RN, you will enter our Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By participating in CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive greater career satisfaction, have an opportunity to share your expertise with others, and be recognized for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the appropriate CAP level based on prior experience and education. Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people. Our focus on diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.<ul> <li> 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 and facility operations.</li> <li>Coordinates patient care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.</li> <li>Performs ongoing analysis of patient data with each patient visit and documents in the patient medical record.</li> <li>Adjusts or modify the treatment plan as indicated and notify supervisor as needed.</li> <li>Provides initial and ongoing education to patient and family.</li> <li>Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.</li> <li>Initiates or assist with emergency response measures.</li> <li>Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.</li> <li>Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan.</li> <li>Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.</li> <li>Completes CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.</li> <li>Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.</li> <li>Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.</li></ul> EDUCATION AND LICENSURE : &bull; Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. &bull; Current appropriate state licensure. &bull; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. &bull; Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS : &bull; Qualities and traits: compassion, caring, support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable. &bull; Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not required). &bull; Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred but not required). &bull; Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. &bull; 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. &bull; This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. &bull; 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. &bull; The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. &bull; May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. &bull; Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. &bull; The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. &bull; May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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

About this role: As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic. How you grow or advance: Previous healthcare experience is not required to join us as a PCT. Passion for helping others, teamwork, and a desire to learn and grow are what you need to be successful. We will provide robust training and support as you kick off your career, and we will introduce you to career path options as you grow with us either as a PCT or venture into a new role such as Registered Nurse or a leadership 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, 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 healthcare team, you will provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. &bull; Sets up, tests, and operates hemodialysis machines for patient treatments. &bull; Obtains and documents necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight for each patient. &bull; Evaluates vascular access pre-treatment and performs vascular access cannulation. &bull; Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. &bull; Monitors patients' response to dialysis therapy. &bull; Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access and discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures. &bull; Reports any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to supervisor. &bull; Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner. &bull; Collects, labels, appropriately prepares, and stores lab samples according to required laboratory specifications. &bull; Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy. &bull; Assists other healthcare members in providing patient education. &bull; Prepares, organizes, and efficiently uses supplies and equipment to prevent waste. EDUCATION AND LICENSES : &bull; High school diploma or G.E.D. required. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : &bull; Qualities and traits: dependable, compassionate, caring, supportive, collaborative, reliable. &bull; Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility (preferred but not required). &bull; Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification. 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. &bull; Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. We will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. &bull; 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. &bull; The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. &bull; 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 basis lift up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a 2-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.

POSITION FEATURES: A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis. The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. As a TCU nurse, you will provide patients with a solid foundation to start their dialysis journey. The TCU nurse coordinates the care and education of patients to help them feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment modality-in-center or at-home dialysis. PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.</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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients.</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>Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.</li><li>Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. </li><li>Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. </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 equipment, 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>Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li><li>The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient's home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><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 accommodation can be made. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.</li><li> Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN.</li><li> Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.</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 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)</li><li>Home dialysis therapy 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. 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Dialysis Transitional Care Unit Registered Nurse - TCU RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.</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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients.</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>Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.</li><li>Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. </li><li>Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. </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 equipment, 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>Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li><li>The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient's home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><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 accommodation can be made. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.</li><li> Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN.</li><li> Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.</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 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)</li><li>Home dialysis therapy 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. 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Home Therapies RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses. The CAP RN 1 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. As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 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 Program Manager with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a Home Therapy CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment. </li><li>Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire. </li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic review and analysis of dialysis data for Home Therapy patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or Physician as needed.</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.</li><li> Assesses assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. </li><li>Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic dialysis 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> Ensures correct patient laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. </li><li> Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record </li><li> Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. </li><li>Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. </li><li>Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures.</li><li> Promotes infection control, equipment and environmental safety. </li><li> Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family .</li><li>Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.</li><li>Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. </li><li>Admits new patients to Home Therapy using the appropriate processes per Fresenius Kidney Care policy and procedure.</li><li>Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe and effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. </li><li>Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols. Communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed</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>Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.</li><li> Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned. </li><li> Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned. </li><li> Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. </li><li>Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.</li><li> Supports and promotes the Fresenius Kidney Care mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. </li><li> Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. </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> 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 move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li><li> Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage. </li><li> Position requires participation in on-call rotation. (Night, Weekend or as defined by individual program needs). </li><li> May be asked to provide essential functions of this position, travel to home dialysis patient homes and other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after the following: <ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus </li><li> Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as an RN plus </li><li> Successful completion of 3 months experience as an RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or home hemodialysis. </li></ul></li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </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 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years. </li><li> Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). </li><li> Chronic Home dialysis or hemodialysis experience (preferred). </li><li> Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees. </li><li> Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification. </li><li> Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test. </li><li> Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies. </li><li> Successful completion of on-going training and education as assigned or required. </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 Registered Nurse - RN

Dialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - LVN

POSITION FEATURES: Location: Wellstar Cobb - 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106 PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services 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 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 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 and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient's primary nurse and others as may be 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 appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates and 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>May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction 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>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>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/LVN/LPNs/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 for new employees.</li><li> Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.</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 less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as an RN</li><li>Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred).</li><li>6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred)</li><li>Hemodialysis and/or ICU 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.

Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

POSITION FEATURES: Highlights <ul><li>Schedule allows a great work/life balance with flexibility, and some paid on-call</li><li>Supports peritoneal and home hemodialysis treatments. Training Provided</li></ul><ul><li>Primarily works in the clinic setting, conducts at home visits with patients as needed</li><li>Position functions as a Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients</li></ul> PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse Home Therapies RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. Assesses and manages patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols and communicates patient related issues to the physician as needed. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.</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 the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapy to assigned patients.</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>Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.</li><li>Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and partner / family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home. </li><li>Trains Home Dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through an organized and formal Home Dialysis Training Program. </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 equipment, 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>Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapies staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li><li>The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities or patient homes.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient's home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><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 accommodation can be made. SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of LPNs/LVNs, RNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapy Care Team Assistants as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.</li><li> Must have a minimum of 12 months experience as a RN.</li><li> Successful completion of 3 months experience as a RN in home peritoneal dialysis and / or hemodialysis.</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 1-year experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred)</li><li>Home dialysis therapy 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. 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