Registered Nurse (RN) Up to $15K Bonus for Dialysis Exp.
Company: Employer
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
*RN*Our Home Therapies RNs provide education and support to
patients and caretakers who have chosen home dialysis therapy. This
role involves an initial visit to the homes of patients to assess
home therapy readiness, as well as training and follow-up visits
within the clinic environment.*Why be a nurse with Fresenius
Medical Care North America?*Fresenius Medical Care nurses are on
the front line of patient care, improving the quality of life of
every patient, every day. This role is all about relationships and
the bond you will create with patients and their families. Prior
dialysis nursing experience is helpful, but many successful
candidates come from a background in ICU, PCU and/or surgery.Here
is your opportunity to make profound connections that make all the
difference. As the global leader in dialysis healthcare, we know
what it takes to create strong bonds among patients, their
families, and our team members-and why it matters. Within this
positive environment, those in our care can achieve better
outcomes-and professionals can achieve their most important
objectives.*What makes FMCNA an employer of choice?*Passion.
Dedication. Knowledge. Motivation. Experience. These are the
impressive qualities you will find in our FMCNA colleagues.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 and our patients are our
priority.*More details about this Home Therapy RN role: *SCOPE OF
RESPONSIBILITY:In this role you will manage patient care in an
independent home therapy program. You will provide direction and
guidance to the interdisciplinary team providing care to Home
Therapy patients and ensure that the highest standards of care are
provided. You will collaborate with the leadership team to grow the
assigned Home Therapies program(s).* Manage the tactical execution
of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of
activities with a direct responsibility for results, including
costs, operational methods, growth, and quality and staffing.*
Provide leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct
reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering
with Human Resources on employee matters.* Follow processes and
operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for
obtaining solutions. Recommending changes to policies and
procedures following company protocol as needed.* Frequently
interact with supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group
managers, normally involving matters between functional areas,
other company divisions or units, or customers.* Participate in the
development and implements the area strategic plans, goals and
objectives ensuring alignment with those of the region, division
and company.* Implement HT program-specific and area quality goals
and action plans in order to achieve quality standards.PATIENT
CARE:* Direct and manage all aspects of patient care for Home
Therapies patients in assigned program from admission through
discharge of the patient. Provides direction, guidance and support
to staff members to ensure the safe and effective delivery of home
therapy support care to patients with End Stage Renal Disease
(ESRD). Ensures that the standard of dialysis provided is at least
equivalent to that provided to facility patients.* Oversee the
identification and evaluation of candidates for the Home Therapies
Program including assessment of patients' home environment if
needed.* Ensure patients' response to home dialysis treatment
therapy is documented according to company policies and procedures
and in compliance with pertinent regulatory requirements.* Ensure
appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and
troubleshooting peritoneal and access flow issues are completed per
physician orders.* Administer medications as prescribed including
algorithm (as appropriate), and document appropriate medical
justification if indicated. Responsible for the appropriate
recording of controlled substances as required by law.* Ensure all
educational needs of patient and family are met regarding End Stage
Renal Disease (ESRD).* Ensure education of the patient regarding
quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and
access care, including vascular catheter reduction and adherence to
treatment regime.* Ensure all patients are educated regarding
laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis
therapy, compliance with treatment schedules medications, and fluid
as appropriate.* Oversee the safe, effective and timely training of
all home patients and their families/significant others on the safe
and effective operation and maintenance (as appropriate), of all
home therapies equipment* Act as a resource for the patient to
address concerns and questions.* Develop a mechanism or process for
acquiring and maintaining knowledge of the specific situation of
each patient, including hospitalizations, and any significant
change in patient care status.* Maintains appropriate skill levels
with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and
emergency measures in the event of cardiac and/or respiratory
arrests when the patient is in the medical office.STAFF:* Manage
assigned program Home Therapies licensed personnel, direct patient
care staff, indirect patient care personnel, and when necessary,
technical staff.* Provide employee education and guidance, and
performance related feedback through ongoing informal advice and
formally through the annual performance evaluation.* Collaborates
with staff to establish personal goals and provides opportunities
for professional growth and training to achieve these goals to
ensure clinical competence.* Conducts regular staff meetings to
ensure appropriate communication of area, regional and corporate
initiatives and policies and procedures, to educate and monitor
staff regarding appropriate patient care techniques and other
company and regulatory policies and procedures.* Responsible for
all patient care employees receiving appropriate training according
to policy, including training to ensure ongoing compliance with all
risk management initiatives. Ensure documentation completed for all
annual in- service training.* Direct staff and patients in the
preventive maintenance of home therapy equipment, including water
systems and analyses as appropriate.*Additional responsibilities
may include focus on one or more departments or
locations.*EDUCATION:* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
(R.N.) Advanced education preferred. Current appropriate state
licensure.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:* Minimum of one year
nursing experience* 3+ years' supervisory or project/program
management experience preferred.* Demonstrated management skills
necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis
personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all
patients.* Competent at operating all Home Therapies related
equipment.* Must be available as a fulltime employee and provide
on-call coverage when necessary* Demonstrated leadership
competencies and skills for the position, including excellent
communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement,
relationship development, results orientation, team building,
motivating employees. Performance management and decision making.*
Successfully complete CPR Certification with maintenance as
required.*Some of the benefits to working at FMCNA: *--- Rated as
one of Forbes' U.S. Best Employers--- Paid one-on-one training---
Tuition reimbursement--- Comprehensive health insurance--- Paid
time off--- Adoption assistance--- Computer discounts--- Discount
fitness program--- 401(K) and much moreEO/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.Location: Scottsdale, ArizonaJob Type: Full-time
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/10/2022
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