Registered Nurse - Home Therapies (Training Provided)
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:Hours will mainly be 8am-4pm, but an ideal
candidate will have flexibility with scheduling requiredOpen to
training in PD and home dialysis. One-on-one patient care based in
an outpatient clinicSupportive team environment in the outpatient &
home setting partnering for patient care.This position is NOT based
inside a patient's home, the main work location is an outpatient
dialysis clinic with potential home checksAbout this role: As a
Home Therapies Registered Nurse, you will manage patient care in an
independent home therapy program by providing education and support
to patients and caretakers who have chosen to dialyze in the
comfort of their home. - This role is primarily clinic based, you
will conduct an initial visit to the homes of patients to assess
home therapy readiness with regular training and follow-up visits
within the clinic environment.How you grow or advance: As a Home
Therapies Registered Nurse, you will enter our Clinical Advancement
Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By participating
in CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive greater
career satisfaction, have an opportunity to share your expertise
with others, and be recognized for your experience, knowledge, and
clinical expertise. All new hires will begin at the appropriate CAP
level based on prior experience and education.Our culture: We
believe our employees are our most important asset - we value, care
about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us
most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals,
granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when
natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when
personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.Our focus on
diversity: We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes
every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and
cultural tradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource
groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals,
social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together
for professional and personal development, discussion, activities,
and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture encourage
opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous
asset that sets us apart.At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly
make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney
disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been
looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of
healthcare, apply today.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:All
duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in
accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards
of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations.As a member of
the nephrology health care team, you will participate in
decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement
activities that enhance patient care outcomes and home therapies
program operations.Identifies and evaluates candidates for the Home
Therapies Program including assessment of patients' home
environment if needed.Performs assessment and identifies barriers
of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and caretaker
readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the
home.Admits new patients to the Home Therapies Program using the
appropriate processes.Coordinates patient care including
assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned
group of hemodialysis patients.Assesses and manages patients'
response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by
following prescribed predetermined protocols.Analyzes dialysis data
for Home Therapy patients and documents and adjusts or modifies the
treatment plan as needed.Provides initial and ongoing education to
patient and family on home dialysis treatment and the operation and
maintenance of all home therapies equipment.Ensures patient
awareness related to transplant and treatment modality
options.Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with
approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical
justification and effectiveness.Initiates or assist with emergency
response measures.Completes routine patient evaluations within the
clinic setting.Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing,
and shipping procedures are performed.Collaborates with the
Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan.Makes referrals to
Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.Completes CAP
requirements to either maintain or advance within the
program.EDUCATION:Graduate of an accredited School of
Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or successful
completion of CPR BLS Certification.Must meet the practice
requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.EXPERIENCE
AND REQUIRED SKILLS:Qualities and traits: compassion, caring,
support for colleagues, collaborative, reliable.Experience as a
Registered Nurse (preferred but not required).Chronic/home
hemodialysis experience (preferred but not required).Successfully
pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING
CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.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. -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.Day to day work includes desk
work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital
staff and physicians.The position may require travel to home
dialysis patient homes, training sites or other facilities.May be
asked to provide essential functions of this position in other
locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as
described above.EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws."
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Cambridge , Registered Nurse - Home Therapies (Training Provided), Healthcare , Boston, Massachusetts
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