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<body><h3>Nurse Resident 1 - PLN - Miami, Florida</h3> PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Registered Nurse Applicant under the direction or supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies procedures and training. Supports the FMCNA's mission vision values and customer service philosophy. 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 FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program and FMS patient care and administrative policies. Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their nursing license and registration within the time frame outlined in state specific regulations or within 90 days from hire date whichever comes sooner.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:STAFF RELATED:<ul><li>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.</li><li>Delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs Patient Care Technicians and Dialysis Assistants.</li><li>Assesses daily patient care needs and develops appropriate patient care assignments.</li><li>Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.</li><li>Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned</li><li>Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.</li></ul> PATIENT RELATED:Education:<ul><li>Ensures educational needs of patients and family are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).</li><li>Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease vascular access and dialysis therapy and other related health conditions.</li><li>Discusses with patient and records education related to diet/fluid and medication compliance.</li><li>Provides patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where applicable - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC) Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP) Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).</li><li>Ensures transplant awareness modality awareness and drive catheter reduction.</li><li>Educates patients regarding laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy compliance with treatment schedule medications and fluid.</li></ul>Dialysis Treatment:<ul><li>Provides safe and effective delivery of care to patients with ESRD.</li><li>Accurately implements treatment prescriptions including Sodium (Na) modeling prescription and Ultrafiltration modeling (where appropriate) to ensure stable treatment therapy as indicated.</li><li>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.</li><li>Identifies and communicates patient related issues to Team Leader or physician.</li><li>Initiates Initial and Annual Nursing Assessment and ongoing evaluation and documentation of patient care needs according to FMC Policies and Procedures.</li><li>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.</li><li>Takes appropriate intervention for changes in patient adequacy status and troubleshooting access flow issues as identified by OLC/AMP yellow lights.</li><li>Provides supervises (if applicable) and monitors hemodialysis access care according to established procedures.</li><li>Implements administers monitors and documents patient's response to prescribed interdialytic transfusions including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.</li><li>Ensures accurate and complete documentation by Patient Care Technician on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet.</li></ul>Laboratory-related:<ul><li>Reviews transcribes and enters physician lab orders accurately into the Medical Information System.</li><li>Ensures appropriate preparation of lab requisitions for Spectra or alternate lab.</li><li>Ensures correct labs tubes are utilized for prescribed lab specimens and that lab draw and processing procedures are performed appropriately for all lab samples.</li><li>Identifies and ensures appropriate follow-through regarding missed labs and specimens reported to be insufficient according to company policies and procedures.</li><li>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 potentially hazardous material.</li><li>Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs.</li><li>Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician.</li><li>Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested.</li></ul>General duties:<ul><li>Enforces all company approved policies and procedures as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments.</li><li>Maintains overall shift operation in a safe efficient and effective manner.</li><li>Act as a resource for other staff members.</li><li>Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status issues and information.</li><li>Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret adjust and coordinate care provided to the patient.</li><li>Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies.</li><li>Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversees all documentation of patient information.</li><li>Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications.</li><li>Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest.</li><li>Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment.</li><li>Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations immunizations and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s) and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated.</li><li>Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness.</li><li>Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.</li><li>Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary.</li></ul>MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:<ul><li>Ensures a clean safe and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.</li><li>Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively.</li><li>Ensures all patient stations including machines and chairs are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately.</li><li>Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.</li></ul>MEDICAL RECORDS &amp; DOCUMENTATION:General<ul><li>Ensures all relevant data including physician orders lab results vital signs and treatment parameters and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System.</li><li>Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System.</li><li>Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission transfer and discharge are appropriately implemented.</li><li>Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation.</li></ul>Daily<ul><li>Reviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff.</li><li>Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises.</li></ul>Monthly<ul><li>Initiates documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports.</li><li>Completes monthly nurses' progress note.</li><li>Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information documentation and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms).</li><li>Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken.</li><li>Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans.</li><li></li><li>Completes any long-term programs that are due. Annually</li><li>Completes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical.</li><li>Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required.</li></ul>OTHER:<ul><li>As a condition of continued employment you are required to obtain and maintain any required credentials or certifications necessary for your position in an active and valid status (including renewal of such credentials or certifications prior to any expiration date). In the event that your credential or certified status changes you must notify your supervisor immediately.</li><li>Capable of working in a challenging environment which requires the ability to handle demanding situations multitasking and remaining flexible to changing needs.</li><li>Maintain regular and punctual attendance.</li><li>Perform other related 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>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. up 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. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li></ul> SUPERVISION:<ul><li>None</li></ul>EDUCATION:<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.</li><li>Current appropriate state Temporary Permit.</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>0 - 1 year's related experience.</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.</body>

Nurse Resident 1 - PLN - Miami, FloridaPURPOSE AND SCOPE:Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team as a Registered Nurse Applicant under the direction or supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMS policies procedures and training. Supports the FMCNA's mission vision values and customer service philosophy. 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 FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). Adheres to all requirements of the FMCNA Compliance Program and FMS patient care and administrative policies. Employees hired into this position will be required to obtain their nursing license and registration within the time frame outlined in state specific regulations or within 90 days from hire date whichever comes sooner.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:STAFF RELATED: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 assignedParticipates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.PATIENT RELATED:Education: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.Dialysis Treatment: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.Laboratory-related: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 potentially hazardous material.Ensures that all labs are directed and delivered to appropriate labs.Reports alert/panic and abnormal labs results to appropriate physician.Ensures lab results are forwarded to physicians as requested.General duties:Enforces all company approved policies and procedures as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies and departments.Maintains overall shift operation in a safe efficient and effective manner.Act as a resource for other staff members.Routinely meets with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status issues and information.Collaborate and communicate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret adjust and coordinate care provided to the patient.Provides assistance as needed to patients regarding prescription refills according to FMCNA Policies.Ensures all physician orders are transcribed and entered into the Medical Information system in a timely manner.Oversees all documentation of patient information.Maintains facility drug list for all required stock medications.Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures and initiates CPR and emergency measures in the event of a cardiac and/or respiratory arrest.Ensures verification and availability of adequate emergency equipment.Ensures provision of appropriate vaccinations immunizations and annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing.Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s) and documents appropriate medical justification if indicated.Administers PRN medications as prescribed and completes appropriate documentation of assessment of effectiveness.Maintains appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.Assists with the coordination of patient transportation if necessary.MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:Ensures a clean safe and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.Ensures competency in the operation of all dialysis-related equipment safely and effectively.Ensures all patient stations including machines and chairs are clean and free of blood and placed appropriately.Ensures that all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.MEDICAL RECORDS &amp; DOCUMENTATION:GeneralEnsures all relevant data including physician orders lab results vital signs and treatment parameters and patient status are documented appropriately and entered into Medical Information System.Ensures all appropriate patient related treatment data is entered into the Medical Information System.Ensures all FMCNA policies regarding patient admission transfer and discharge are appropriately implemented.Ensures and verify accuracy of Patient Care Technician documentation.DailyReviews and ensures appropriate daily completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets by all patient care staff.Ensures that all appropriate procedures are followed regarding opening and closing procedures inclusive of monitoring that all staff and patients have safely left the premises.MonthlyInitiates documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports.Completes monthly nurses' progress note.Ensures patient medical records are complete with appropriate information documentation and identification on each page (Addressograph label is on all chart forms).Reviews transplant status and follows established procedure regarding appropriate action to be taken.Completes patient care plans for new patients within the initial 30 days or any patients deemed unstable requiring monthly patient care plans.Completes any long-term programs that are due. AnnuallyCompletes initial and annual Nursing History and Assessment physical.Ensures completion of Annual Standing Order Review with each physician as required.OTHER:As a condition of continued employment you are required to obtain and maintain any required credentials or certifications necessary for your position in an active and valid status (including renewal of such credentials or certifications prior to any expiration date). In the event that your credential or certified status changes you must notify your supervisor immediately.Capable of working in a challenging environment which requires the ability to handle demanding situations multitasking and remaining flexible to changing needs.Maintain regular and punctual attendance.Perform other related duties as assigned.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.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. up 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.SUPERVISION:NoneEDUCATION: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.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 0 - 1 year's related experience.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.

<body><h3>Outpatient Registered Nurse - Miami, Florida</h3> PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. 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 leader coach mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior work habits and attitudes towards patients co-workers supervisors and the company at the facility and area level.  </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>Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor. </li><li>May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.</li><li>Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or 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 and 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:<ul><li>Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians//LVN/LPNs/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 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN. </li></ul></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 minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience </li></ul>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."</body>

Outpatient Registered Nurse - Miami, FloridaPURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. 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.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.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.Assesses collaborates and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.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.Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s) and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. Serves as a resource leader coach mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior work habits and attitudes towards patients co-workers supervisors and the company at the facility and area level. Ensures correct laboratory collection processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.Identifies expected outcomes documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor. May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.Performs all other duties as assigned by SupervisorPHYSICAL 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 and interaction with patients facility/hospital staff and physicians.The position may require travel to 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.SUPERVISION:Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians//LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge after meeting all the following: Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or successful completion of CPR BLS CertificationMust meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:Entry level for RNs with minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience 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."

<body><h3>Registered Nurse Surgery Center $2500 Hire Bonus - Miami, Florida</h3> PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.  Adheres to the FVC/FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FVC/FMS policy requirements. Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or Charge Registered Nurse, utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures.  PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALITY:<ul><li>Responsible for supporting and driving FVC quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of FVC/FMS CQI       tools.</li><li>Assists with implementation of FVC quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve FVC quality standards.</li><li>Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the FVC quality goals, to ensure that FVC/FMC policies and procedures are followed.</li><li>Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.</li><li>Maintains integrity of medical records and other FVC administrative and operational records.</li><li>Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.</li><li>Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.</li></ul>PATIENT:<ul><li>Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.</li><li>Provides education to patients and patient's family regarding post procedure care of vascular access. </li><li>Monitors patient condition before, during and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications or reactions.</li><li>Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions. </li><li>Identifies and communicates patient related issues to facility management, as needed.</li><li>Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner.</li><li>Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions; delivery to appropriate labs; reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician.</li><li>Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures, as needed.</li><li>Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders, and in compliance with FVC, company, federal, state and local regulations.</li><li>Acts as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed; maintaining a sterile technique.</li><li>Assists with patient workflow by transporting patients as needed.</li><li>Performs point - of - care laboratory testing as directed per physician's orders and in compliance with FVC, company, federal, state and local regulations.</li><li>Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.</li><li>Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations.</li></ul>                           PHYSICIANS:<ul><li>Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis.</li><li>Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.</li><li>May assist facility management in working with the physicians and staff to verify all necessary instruments and equipment.</li><li>Assists the physician in completing and reporting state required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per FVC/FMC policy and procedure.</li></ul>MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:<ul><li>Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and efficient manner.</li><li>Inspects operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions, and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all vascular access equipment.</li><li>Inspects operation of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and physical structure of the facility and reports any issues to the Facility Manager.</li><li>Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times.</li><li>Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the FVC/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.</li></ul>           ADMINISTRATIVE:<ul><li>Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the FVC/FMS formularies.</li><li>May assist in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures related to the facility to ensure continuous process improvement.</li><li>Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attending meetings as required.</li><li>Assists with maintaining medication supply, including inventory control, checking for expired medications, and ensuring appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.</li><li>Completes usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal law.  </li><li>Assists with maintaining facility supply inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies as needed. </li><li>Examines emergency equipment and supplies, including stocking of the crash cart on a regular basis.</li><li>Completes medical records in an accurate manner in compliance with FVC policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient.  Perform chart audits on a regular basis.</li><li>May participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies.</li><li>Completes state required records for all implanted devices in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with FVC/FMS records management guidelines.</li><li>Participates in staff meetings, training and orientation as assigned.</li><li>Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.</li><li>Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</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>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.  </li><li>The 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, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items.</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, contagious diseases/materials and radiation.  May be required to wear protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods of time. </li></ul>EDUCATION: <ul><li>High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirable; and Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred</li><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)</li><li>Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification required.</li></ul>        EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS <ul><li>4 - 6 years' related experience.</li><li>Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU or emergency department experience preferred.</li><li>Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary.</li><li>Proficient in IV insertion.</li><li>Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition.</li><li>Experience with Medical database software.</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.</body>

Registered Nurse Surgery Center $2500 Hire Bonus - Miami, FloridaPURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FVC/FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FVC/FMS policy requirements. Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager and/or Charge Registered Nurse, utilizing standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALITY:Responsible for supporting and driving FVC quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of FVC/FMS CQI tools.Assists with implementation of FVC quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve FVC quality standards.Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the FVC quality goals, to ensure that FVC/FMC policies and procedures are followed.Responsible for addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.Maintains integrity of medical records and other FVC administrative and operational records.Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.PATIENT:Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure and answers questions, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.Provides education to patients and patient's family regarding post procedure care of vascular access. Monitors patient condition before, during and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications or reactions.Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions. Identifies and communicates patient related issues to facility management, as needed.Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner.Confirm written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes appropriate preparation of lab requisitions; delivery to appropriate labs; reporting and forwarding of lab results to appropriate physician.Maintains competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates CPR and emergency measures, as needed.Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders, and in compliance with FVC, company, federal, state and local regulations.Acts as scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed; maintaining a sterile technique.Assists with patient workflow by transporting patients as needed.Performs point - of - care laboratory testing as directed per physician's orders and in compliance with FVC, company, federal, state and local regulations.Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations. PHYSICIANS:Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis.Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.May assist facility management in working with the physicians and staff to verify all necessary instruments and equipment.Assists the physician in completing and reporting state required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per FVC/FMC policy and procedure.MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL:Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and efficient manner.Inspects operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions, and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all vascular access equipment.Inspects operation of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and physical structure of the facility and reports any issues to the Facility Manager.Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times.Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the FVC/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. ADMINISTRATIVE:Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the FVC/FMS formularies.May assist in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures related to the facility to ensure continuous process improvement.Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attending meetings as required.Assists with maintaining medication supply, including inventory control, checking for expired medications, and ensuring appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.Completes usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal law. Assists with maintaining facility supply inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies as needed. Examines emergency equipment and supplies, including stocking of the crash cart on a regular basis.Completes medical records in an accurate manner in compliance with FVC policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient. Perform chart audits on a regular basis.May participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies.Completes state required records for all implanted devices in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with FVC/FMS records management guidelines.Participates in staff meetings, training and orientation as assigned.Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.Other duties as assigned. 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. The 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, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items.The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials and radiation. May be required to wear protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods of time. EDUCATION: High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirable; and Bachelor's Degree strongly preferredGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification required. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS 4 - 6 years' related experience.Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU or emergency department experience preferred.Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary.Proficient in IV insertion.Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition.Experience with Medical database software.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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