New Graduate Nurse

Job summary
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Registered Nurse ApplicantEnsures provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies procedures and trainingSupports the FMCNA's mission vision values and customer service philosophy
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Directs Patient Care Technician's provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to patients• Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff• 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• 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• 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)• Reviews transcribes and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System
Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing• Current appropriate state Temporary Permit• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed• 0 - 1 year's related experience
Key Skills Needed
• Registered Nurse Applicant• Patient Care• Education• Dialysis Therapy• Lab Order Transcription