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POSITION FEATURES: *This role is with the Fresenius National Float Pool *Frequent overnight national travel is required 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 1 year experience as a RN.</li><li>Must have a minimum of 1 year 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 1 year 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. "

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National Float Pool Registered Nurse - RN

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. "

Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Secretary/ Receptionist performs general clerical support and office duties for the department and its Management. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Performs basic administrative functions including preparation of business correspondence, memorandums, informational packages, training materials and reports.</li><li>Assists with scheduling.</li><li>Maintains calendar and daily schedules.</li><li>Maintains departmental tracking logs.</li><li>Greets visitors and directs them to the appropriate location or person as needed.</li><li>Establishes and maintains filing systems and basic databases as applicable.</li><li>Performs routine general office duties such as filing, copying, and scanning.</li><li>Provides general clerical support to management staff including scheduling meetings, routing phone calls and taking messages.</li><li>Records minutes of meetings and providing the resulting documents as necessary.</li><li>Sorts and distributes mail.</li><li>Maintains inventory of the necessary office forms and supplies.</li><li>Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.</li><li>Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <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></ul>EDUCATION: High School Diploma required EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:<ul><li>1 - 2 years' related experience.</li><li>Knowledge of office procedures required.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft office applications.</li><li>Good interpersonal and communication skills required.</li><li>Pleasant telephone manner.</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.

Secretary/receptionist

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Responsible for the safe, expeditious delivery and pick-up of apheresis equipment and supplies to assigned medical facilities and defined locations. Responsibilities include driving a ¾ ton pick-up truck and operating the truck within Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines. 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. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES : PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: <ul><li>Picks up and delivers Apheresis equipment from/to assigned medical facilities according to established safety procedures and guidelines.</li><li>Performs all duties and functions with the goal to achieve OSHA-related targets for recordable incidents and lost time incidents.</li><li>Review truck's checklist of responsibilities prior to operating truck. Vehicle related responsibilities include but are not limited to:</li></ul>-Maintains binder with current hospital information in truck (directions, address, etc) to ensure efficiency and timeliness in deliveries. -Logs mileage and fuel levels. -Performing pre and post trip inspections of assigned vehicle. Identify problems and address appropriately. -May perform routine maintenance on truck, checking oil and gas weekly. -Maintain truck mileage log. -Unloading and loading freight as required according to specified procedures and regulations. -Maintaining cleanliness of truck, machines and carts.<ul><li>Ensure good customer relations by consistently delivering orders on time and behaving with integrity in a courteous and professional manner.</li></ul>-May set up product and/or place product on shelves or racks at customer sites. -Performs rotation and inventory checks of existing product ensuring that an adequate inventory is available for customers. -Orders all supplies at area storage facility as needed, reporting supply inventory monthly. -Stocks carts and bins with medical supplies as needed. -Ensures adequate supply of forms required by nurse managers are stocked in the carts - these include but are no limited to patient assessment forms, treatment sheets, order forms, various medical forms, equipment service reports etc. -Moves machines and equipment weighing up to 350 pounds. -Operates material-handling equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures as required. -May take note of and possibly resolve customer complaints. Reports more complex issues and complaints to Regional Manager for resolution. Observes and reports any pertinent anomalies at customer sites/medical facilities.<ul><li>Delivers patient charts to area office on a weekly basis.</li><li>Adheres to all federal and state specific DOT regulations including, but not limited to GVW (Gross Vehicle weight) and hours of service.</li><li>Identifies and recommends options for route improvements to management as appropriate.</li><li>Participates in monthly/quarterly/annual training for Good Manufacturing Practices, Health & Safety, and Compliance.</li><li>Maintains current knowledge of all annually revised regulatory standards (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FDA, and any state specific agencies).</li><li>Maintains a satisfactory driving record, driving safely and within legal speed limits. </li><li>Acts responsibly, refraining from alcohol consumption while on duty and from smoking while in the truck or in the facility.</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. Heavy physical work with frequent lifting and carrying of objects 25 - 50 pounds on a repetitive basis required. Some deliveries may require carrying product up multiple flights of stairs. This position requires extended periods of sitting, standing and walking. Operation of truck may average 6 to 11 hours per day. EDUCATION <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS <ul><li>At least one year of professional driving experience</li><li>A clean driving record for the past 5 years</li><li>Drivers must have current driver's license,</li><li>Must be able to read and understand English,</li><li>Must have good communication skills - written (must write legibly) and verbal</li><li>Must be able to use a cell and pager. </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.

Inventory Delivery Driver

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations. <ul> <li> Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. </li> <li> Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed. </li> <li> Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. </li> <li> Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. </li> <li> Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. </li> <li> Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. </li> <li> Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. </li> <li> Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. </li> <li> Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. </li> <li> Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. </li> <li> Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. </li> <li> Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor. </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. <ul> <li> The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. </li> <li> This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. </li> <li> The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. </li> <li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. </li> <li> May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li> <li> Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. </li> <li> The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities. </li> <li> May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following: <ul> <li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. </li> <li> Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN. </li> <li> Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN. </li></ul> EDUCATION and LICENSURE: <ul> <li> Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. </li> <li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li> <li> Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification. </li> <li> Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul> <li> Entry level for RNs with less than 1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN. </li> <li> Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). </li> <li> Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). </li></ul> EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Registered Nurse - RN

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> 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 all states 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 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. 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Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

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.

Patient Care Technician - PCT

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. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.</li><li>Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.</li><li>Participate in patient care plan meetings.</li><li>Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.</li><li>Train and orient staff as necessary.</li><li>Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.</li><li>Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.</li><li>Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.</li><li>With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.</li><li>Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.</li><li>Supervise all documentation of patient information.</li><li>Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.</li><li>Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.</li><li>Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.</li><li>Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.</li><li>Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.</li><li>Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.</li><li>Administer medications to patients per physician's orders.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.</li><li>Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.</li><li>Admit new patients according to facility procedure.</li><li>Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.</li><li>Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.</li><li>Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.</li><li>Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.</li><li>Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility</li><li>Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator</li><li>Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff</li><li>Promote efficient use of medical supplies.</li><li>Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.</li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :<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.<ul><li>Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and i n teraction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperatu r e control and moderate noise levels. May b e exposed to infectious and con t agious diseases/materials.</li></ul></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.<ul><li>Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Direc t Patien t Car e Staff , War d Cler k a s assigned. </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)</li><li>Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li>Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.</li><li>Medical/surgical nursing preferred.</li><li>Supervisory or management experience preferred.</li><li>Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.</li></ul><ul><li>Good communication skills - verbal and written.</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. ADDENDUM: <ul><li> Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting or 9 months nursing and 3 months dialysis if the hiring FA covers only 1 site and meets the above qualifications. </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.

Lead Charge Nurse - RN - Clinical Coordinator

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Sr. Internal Controls Analyst maintains a high level of internal controls for accounting and/or financial operations within the assigned function(s). The incumbent supports the company with high level compliance, testing, and monitoring in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements. The Sr. Internal Controls Analyst supports the development and implementation of ongoing SOX audits, financial risk assessments, operational and strategic controls. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li> Perform in-depth SOX activities in compliance with SOX cycles; analyzing narratives and developing business plans with business process owners as necessary. </li><li> Assist with the development and implementation process reviews, operational checklist audits, and standardized internal controls; ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. </li><li> Assist with the development and implementation of training and assistance practices for cross-divisional teams pertaining to SOX processes and procedures within the assigned the assigned function(s). </li><li> Maintain current knowledge of laws and regulations as they affect the assigned function(s); ensuring appropriate application of changes and updates. </li><li> Facilitate collaboration and coordination of efforts with auditors. </li><li> Work independently on a routine basis; leading teams in the completion of special projects or as requested. </li><li> Mentor other staff as applicable. </li><li> Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor. </li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel may be required. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> 5 - 8 years' related experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years' experience; or a PhD without experience. </li><li> Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other professional financial certification preferred. </li><li> Prior accounting or auditing experience in a decentralized multi-location environment preferred. </li><li> Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email applications. </li><li> Proficiency with business warehouse (BW) systems preferred (e.g., BEx, SAP, etc.). </li><li> Possess strong technical skills in areas of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), auditing and internal controls. </li><li> Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills. </li><li> Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and alternately possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cohesively within a team environment. </li><li> Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management. </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. If your location allows for pay transparency, please click the link below to request further information on this position. http://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c36f09ba8dc54692af34ee3a3dbd3716

Senior Internal Financial Controls Manager (REMOTE)

POSITION FEATURES: This position is for our home therapy program 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 CCHT

POSITION FEATURES: Part-Time: 20 to 30 hours per week PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Performing general office duties incorporating a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties in a clinical environment. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li> Under direct/close supervision, performs a variety of basic and routine clerical and secretarial duties. These may include but are not limited to: </li><li> Preparing and typing routine correspondence, form letters and reports </li><li> Answering telephone & routing calls to the appropriate person, </li><li> Greeting visitors and patients as applicable and conducting them to the appropriate location or person as needed. </li><li> Setting up and maintaining filing systems and basic databases as applicable. </li><li> Completing forms and reports as required by the various company offices and outside vendors and agencies. </li><li> Recording the minutes of meetings and providing the resulting documents as necessary. </li><li> Making copies of correspondence and other printed matter as required by manager. </li><li> Preparing purchase orders using the appropriate software application. </li><li> Assisting with department/facility accounts receivable and accounts payable functions and responsibilities as needed. </li><li> Distributing incoming mail. </li><li> Maintaining calendar and daily schedules. </li><li> Scheduling appointments & arranging meetings. </li><li> Maintaining inventory of the necessary office forms and supplies. </li><li> Assisting with various basic personnel administrative functions as needed. </li><li> Acting as backup to other clerical personnel in office as needed. </li><li> Assists in the collection of Patient Statistical Profile and Continuous Quality Improvement Data. </li><li> Assists with month-end reporting requirements </li><li> Assists in auditing records for ongoing compliance with medical records standards. </li><li> Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc. to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc. <ul><li> Prepares medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others. </li><li> Organizes travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records. </li><li> Coordinates with transient patient paperwork. </li><li> Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager. </li><li> Confirms admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning. </li><li> Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling. </li><li> Assist with transportation coordination and referrals. </li></ul></li><li> Ensures data entry has been completed for Crown Web. Related to ESRD 2728. ESRD 2746 and PART. </li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : <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> Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and possible interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position may require travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. The work environment may be characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> High School Diploma required </li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum 6 months relevant experience without a degree - 0-6 months experience with an Associate degree or secretarial school. </li><li> Experience working knowledge of computers with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred. Good verbal communication skills. </li><li> Pleasant telephone manner. </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.

Clinic Admin Asisstant 2 - Secretary/Receptionist

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.

Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

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

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. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.</li><li>Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.</li><li>Participate in patient care plan meetings.</li><li>Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.</li><li>Train and orient staff as necessary.</li><li>Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.</li><li>Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.</li><li>Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.</li><li>With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.</li><li>Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.</li><li>Supervise all documentation of patient information.</li><li>Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.</li><li>Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.</li><li>Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.</li><li>Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.</li><li>Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.</li><li>Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.</li><li>Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.</li><li>Administer medications to patients per physician's orders.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.</li><li>Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.</li><li>Admit new patients according to facility procedure.</li><li>Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.</li><li>Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.</li><li>Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.</li><li>Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.</li><li>Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility</li><li>Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator</li><li>Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff</li><li>Promote efficient use of medical supplies.</li><li>Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.</li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :<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.<ul><li>Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and i n teraction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperatu r e control and moderate noise levels. May b e exposed to infectious and con t agious diseases/materials.</li></ul></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.<ul><li>Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Direc t Patien t Car e Staff , War d Cler k a s assigned. </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)</li><li>Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS : <ul><li>Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.</li><li>Medical/surgical nursing preferred.</li><li>Supervisory or management experience preferred.</li><li>Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.</li></ul><ul><li>Good communication skills - 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.

POSITION FEATURES: $7,500 Sign-On Bonus 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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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

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.

Registered Nurse - RN HHD PD

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. Who We Are We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart. We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success. Job Summary Job Description Midland Basin Overview ConocoPhillips holds approximately 376,000 total net acres in the Midland Basin, which includes approximately 251,000 unconventional net acres located in the heart of West Texas. The company operates over 3,100 wells across Midland, Upton, Andrews, Martin, and Glasscock counties. In 2022, the company operated five drilling rigs and brought 111 operated wells online. Net production in 2022 averaged 140 MBOED. Click here to learn more about Living and Working in Midland. Description If you are selected for the Land Technician position, you will partner with the Permian Land Asset Teams. Your role will be assigned tasks and projects assisting with the maintenance of oil and gas related agreements and Land processes related to development of ConocoPhillips' assets. You will interact across teams and functions as well as with industry business associates, including but not limited to Operators and interest owners. You may be eligible for the voluntary hybrid office work (HOW) program that is designed to provide employees with flexibility while maintaining the advantages of in-person engagement. Responsibilities may include:<ul><li>Complete projects targeted to experience level, work with mentor and other land staff, and present the results to Lower 48 Land Management</li><li>Work in collaboration with Land Negotiators and Land Analysts in a dynamic environment to accomplish shared goals and objectives</li><li>Build and maintain network relationships with other groups within company, i.e., Asset Teams, Legal, Accounting, Tax, Production, and Audit</li><li>Create various reports from Quorum or parallel systems</li><li>Create various reports from Business Objects pertaining to critical contracts</li><li>Handle payments due to interest owners, review and code invoices, and process vendor payments</li><li>Manage delivery and receipt of operated or non-operated ballots</li><li>Process related contracts to Real Property Administration</li></ul>Basic/Required:<ul><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer</li><li>Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business, related business discipline or other technical related discipline or foreign equivalent</li><li>1+ years' experience as a Land Technician (or similar role) within Oil and Gas industry</li><li>Basic knowledge of oil and gas Land and financial systems, i.e. Quorum, ArcMap, SAP, etc.</li><li>Able to work in a team environment</li><li>Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Detail oriented, thorough, and efficient</li><li>Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results</li><li>Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals</li><li>Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what is right</li><li>Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals</li><li>Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical</li></ul>

Land Technician

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. Who We Are We are one of the world's largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We're grounded by our SPIRIT Values - safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business - but not at all costs. We believe it's not just what we do - it's how we do it - that sets us apart. We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success. Job Summary Eagle Ford Overview The liquids-rich Eagle Ford tight oil trend, located in the Western Gulf Coast Basin of South Texas, represents the company's second-most prolific unconventional resource development. ConocoPhillips was one of the first companies into the liquids play, resulting in a low-cost entry into this acreage. In 2009, the company began exploring the development potential of this play and by year-end 2022 held approximately 199,000 net leasehold and mineral acres, primarily in DeWitt, Karnes, and Live Oak counties. During 2022, 153 operated wells were brought online, bringing total wells online at year-end to more than 1,700. Net production in 2022 averaged 220 MBOED. Description If you are selected as the Stabilizer Plant MSO, you will be responsible for the operation of the stabilizer facilities, monitoring, and optimizing of production and costs. You will be performing your responsibilities at one of the stabilizer facilities. Job Description Responsibilities may include:<ul><li>Following all ConocoPhillips Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Process Safety Management (PSM) rules</li><li>Ensuring safe and efficient operation of condensate stabilizing facilities. Monitoring the operation of stabilizers and equipment to ensure the most efficient operation</li><li>Working a twelve-hour rotating shift. This position will occasionally require overtime during facility turnarounds, facility upsets, start-ups or when the workload demands require it</li><li>Loading and unloading condensate and natural gas liquid (NGL) trucks, running all condensate samples (i.e. Reid vapor pressure test etc.)</li><li>Operating oil stabilizer trains, chemical and transfer pumps, compressors, vapor recovery unit, fuel fired reboilers, NGL loading lease automatic custody transfer (LACT) units, condensate unloading LACT units, and condensate LACT units for delivery to 3rd party systems</li><li>Collaborating with Operations and Instrument and Electrical (I&E) in optimization of plant instrumentation controls</li><li>Building strong teamwork with all groups within the Eagle Ford Operations and 3rd party truck hauling partners</li><li>Checking rotating equipment to maintain normal operating levels, pressures and flow on separation equipment and making adjustments to automatic and manual controls</li><li>Gauging tanks for comparison and verification of level indications readings into the control room</li><li>Entry of daily production reports, field note entry, End of shift and Hitch Handover entries</li><li>Maintaining chemical injection rates as necessary</li><li>Monitoring and optimizing process equipment runtime and costs within stabilizer facilities</li><li>Completing facility walk-throughs, management of changes (MOCs), and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs)</li><li>Following all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures outlined in the ConocoPhillips Management System</li><li>Responsible for troubleshooting operations problems, housekeeping and record keeping</li><li>Minor hands-on process equipment repairs</li></ul>Basic/Required:<ul><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer</li><li>Current/Valid driver's license</li><li>1+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry</li><li>Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to align with the following: Work in temperature extremes or adverse weather conditions; Wearing appropriate special safety equipment; Climbing heights up to 20 feet to gauge tanks; Walk, bend, stoop, lift, push, and pull; Use hand tools to make minor repairs; Work weekends and be on call</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Associate degree/trade certificate or higher in Production Technology, Process Technology, other related technical field, or foreign equivalent</li><li>3+ years of direct experience with oil and gas production practices, equipment, and terminology</li><li>Basic proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word</li><li>Basic level of understanding of stabilization principles and practices</li><li>Basic level of understanding of gas and liquid measurement and product drying and sweetening</li><li>Basic knowledge of mechanics and instrumentation</li><li>Committed to safety, environmental and regulatory compliance</li><li>Ability to prepare accurate and legible reports</li><li>Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right</li><li>Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals</li><li>Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical</li></ul>

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