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Fresenius Medical Care North America

Jan 3

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Madrid
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have a nursing degree, state licensure, medical-surgical experience, hemodialysis and ICU experience preferred, CPR certification, and pass color blindness and coding training.
  • You will oversee patient care technicians, ensure safe dialysis delivery, assess patient needs, provide education, monitor treatment, handle lab orders, and maintain accurate documentation.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Current appropriate state licensure.
  • Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.
  • Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
  • Hemodialysis experience preferred.
  • ICU experience preferred.
  • Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
  • Successfully complete CPR Certification.
  • Employees have to meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
  • Provide coverage at any or all area facilities as required by management.
  • Icd-9 coding Training.
  • Nurses Technical Training.
  • Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any).

Responsibilities

  • Directs Patient Care Technician’s provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
  • Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians, and Dialysis Assistants.
  • Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments.
  • Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.
  • Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
  • Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.
  • Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
  • Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.
  • Discusses with patient, and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance.
  • Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).
  • Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction.
  • Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedule, medications, and fluid.
  • Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD.
  • Accurately implements treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription, and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated.
  • Assesses patients’ response to hemodialysis treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the prescribing physician. Communicates problems or concerns to the Team Leader or physician.
  • Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician.
  • Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment, and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures.
  • Actively participates in the pre-evaluation, initiation, monitoring, termination, access homeostasis, and post evaluation of patients receiving hemodialysis treatment therapy according to established FMC procedures.
  • Takes appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights.
  • Provides, supervises (if applicable), and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures.
  • Implements, administers, monitors, and documents patient's response to prescribed interdialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.
  • Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.
  • Reviews, transcribes, and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System.
  • Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab.
  • Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples.
  • Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures.
  • Ensures all specimens are appropriately packaged according to Department of Transportation (DOT) policies and procedures relating to shipment of blood or body fluid specimens and

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of this position?

The primary purpose of this position is to function as part of the hemodialysis health care team to ensure the provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies and procedures.

What qualifications are required for this job?

The qualifications required include being a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, holding current appropriate state licensure, and meeting the practice requirements in the state of employment.

Is hemodialysis experience necessary for this position?

While hemodialysis experience is preferred, it is not absolutely required. However, candidates must successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis after being hired.

What kind of training will I receive?

You will receive training in the theory and practice of hemodialysis, as well as CPR certification and potentially other specific training related to the position.

Are there any physical demands associated with this position?

Yes, the position involves direct patient care that includes heavy lifting and moving of patients, assisting with ambulation, and standing for prolonged periods.

Is there any specific certification required?

Yes, employees must successfully complete CPR certification and meet the necessary requirements of the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.

What is the work environment like in this position?

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, where employees may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

Will I be required to work in multiple facilities?

Yes, coverage at any or all area facilities may be required as dictated by management.

What kind of support will I provide to patients?

You will provide education about renal disease, vascular access, dialysis therapy, and dietary and medication compliance, along with ensuring quality patient care during hemodialysis treatment.

Is there an emphasis on participation in quality improvement activities?

Yes, you are expected to actively participate in quality enhancement and continuous improvement activities related to patient care and satisfaction.

Will I have any supervisory responsibilities?

No, this position does not entail supervisory responsibilities over other staff members.

Are there any ongoing requirements for maintaining employment in this position?

Yes, you are required to maintain competency in all emergency operational procedures and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

What is the patient demographic I will be working with?

You will primarily be working with patients who have End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) undergoing chronic hemodialysis therapy.

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Fresenius Medical Care North America

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Mission & Purpose

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world’s largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the FMCNA website at https://fmcna.com/.