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Fresenius Medical Care

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The professional registered nurse Home Therapies 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 Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>
Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor or physician as needed.</li><li>
Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family&rsquo;s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>
Directs and provides, in collaboration with the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery of dialysis therapies 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>
Assists in the identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home Dialysis candidates and Home Partners.</li><li>
Performs assessment and identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate&rsquo;s home environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.</li><li>
Trains home dialysis patients and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training Program.</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 either maintain or advance.</li><li>
Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</h2>
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>
Rotates coverage with other licensed home therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.</li><li>
Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li><li>
The position may require travel to training sites, other facilities and patient homes.</li><li>
May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations including patient&rsquo;s home with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>
Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:
Assigned oversight of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Patient Care Technicians and Home Therapies Care Team Assistants 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 home dialysis therapies as a RN.</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 a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Registered Nurse - RN

<div></div><div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization 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 organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). 
 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Patient Related<div> 
Education: 
<ul><li>Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment: 
<ul><li>Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Observe patients and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectants according to facility policy.</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN. Assist patients in performing self-care as applicable Staff Related</li><li>Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff</li><li>Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to organization.</li><li>Will function as a preceptor in direct patient care training, as determined by state specific guidelines and regulations, to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the organization Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), organization policies and procedures, and organization training standards.</li><li>Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other PCT&rsquo;s.</li><li>Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving organization quality standards through education regarding all ESRD regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.</li><li>Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li><li>Provides developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.</li></ul></div><div>
Education/Communication: 
<ul><li>Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems, as allowed by local regulations.</li><li>Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, of the facility.</li><li>Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives</li><li>Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for PCT staff including contests and other team-based programs.</li><li>Collaborates with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators in the scheduling and implementation of training programs and processes as directed.</li><li>Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.</li><li>Ensures all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li></ul> 

MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: 
<ul><li>Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul> 

RECORD KEEPING: 
<ul><li>Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.</li><li>Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.</li></ul> 

INFECTION CONTROL: 
<ul><li>Assists with facility QAI infection control audits.</li><li>Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.</li><li>Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures</li><li>Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.</li><li>Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers, or bulletin boards.</li><li>Under the direction of the Education Dept. participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys.</li><li>Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law</li></ul> 

TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT: 
<ul><li>Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.</li><li>Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU</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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.</li><li>Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</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><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 push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul> 

EDUCATION AND LICENSES: 
<ul><li>High School diploma or its equivalent required</li><li>Must have a valid PCT national certification or state specific certification as defined by Center for Medicaid/Medicare (CMS)All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li><li>Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by education leadership</li><li>Attends Fresenius and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager.</li></ul> 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 
<ul><li>At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.</li><li>Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul></div><div>
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate&rsquo;s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. 
 
Hourly Rate: $19.00 - $30.00 
 
Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below. 
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. 
 
Bonus Eligible Positions &ndash; include language below. 
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.</div></div></div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis Preceptor

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization 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 organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:<ul><li>
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
</li></ul>omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.<ul><li>
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.</li></ul> 
INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
</li><li>Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
</li><li>Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
<ul><li>Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.</li><li>
Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>
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>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.<ul><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
</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><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 push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:<ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li><li>
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.</li><li>
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:<ul><li>
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.</li><li>
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Patient Care Technician - PCT

<div></div><div><div>About this role: As a Clinical Manager with Fresenius Medical Care, you will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease.
Training and advancement: You will enter our Clinical Leadership Program that creates and supports a culture of continuous learning for our managers. The curriculum will cover onboarding, essential functions, leading your business, and advanced leadership. As a Clinical Manager, you may advance your career into an Area Team Lead or Director of Operations role.
Our culture: We believe our employees are our most important asset &mdash; 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.<div>
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 
 Manage and oversee the daily operations of the facility, ensuring cost-effective facility operations in accordance with all legal, compliance and regulatory requirements and programs. Collaborates with the Medical Director and the Clinical Manager/Charge Nurse regarding the provision of quality patient care in the dialysis facility incorporating all activities from admission through to discharge. As the clinic leader, has the authority to make daily decisions to ensure the appropriate continuity of care and patient and staff safety. Markets available services through presentations to physicians and dialysis facilities. 
 
You will ensure that quality patient care is delivered while maintaining clinical operations. As the facility leader, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patients facing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. 
 
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Clinic Operations: 
<ul><li>Provides leadership, coaching, and development plans for all direct reports.</li><li>Partners with internal Human Resources, Quality, Education, and Technical Services departments.</li><li>Collaborates with the Home Therapies Program Manager to oversee the facility&rsquo;s Home Therapies Program.</li><li>Maintains integrity of medical and operations records and complies with all data collections and auditing activities.</li><li>Accountable for completion of the Internal Classification of Disease (ICD) coding.</li><li>Responsible for all required network reporting and on-site state or federal surveys.</li><li>Manages the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.</li><li>Responsible for the administration of the daily business operations of the dialysis clinics including managing the functions and actions related to the center staff, quality of overall provision of patient care, maintenance of the physical plant and center equipment, and inventory control.</li><li>Manages the profit and loss and other related financial aspects for the center, ensuring optimal facility operations to achieve or exceed the budget and key performance indicators.</li></ul>
Patient Care: 
<ul><li>Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge of the patient.</li><li>Acts as a resource for the patient and family to address concerns and questions.</li><li>Oversee the timely completion of patient care assessments and care plans.</li><li>Manages timely patient schedules to ensure facility efficiency and develop action plans for missed treatments.</li><li>Reports changes in patient status regarding any clinical, insurance, or travel and transportation issues.</li></ul>
Staff: 
<ul><li>Participates in the selection and hiring of new team members and ensures completion of new hiring orientation and mandatory training.</li><li>Responsible for all patient care employees completing appropriate training courses and that licensures/certifications are current.</li><li>Provides support for all clinical staff members at regular intervals and encourages professional growth.</li><li>Maintains current knowledge regarding company benefits, policies, procedures, and processes.</li><li>Obtains clinical feedback for employee evaluations and establishes annual goals and conducts employee evaluations.</li><li>Documents any disciplinary actions and confers with the clinic Director of Operations and Human Resources when needed.</li><li>Manages staff scheduling and payroll.</li></ul> 
Physicians: 
<ul><li>Facilitates the application process for physician privileges and compliance with Fresenius Medical Care Medical Staff By-Laws.</li><li>Responsible for strong physician relationships and ensures regular and effective communication.</li><li>Participates in Governing Body, an interdisciplinary team for each region including MDs, DOs etc. that governs policies.</li></ul>
Other: 
<ul><li>Collaborates closely with, providing oversight as needed to, the Clinical Manager/Charge RN acting as nurse manager, the Medical Director, and the physicians regarding the direct patient care responsibilities within the facility to ensure the provision of outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the FMS quality goals, and compliance with the pertinent company policies and procedures. Collaboration activities include:</li><li>Coordinating all aspects of patient care from admission through discharge of the patient.</li><li>Addressing patient concerns, issues, and questions including the review of patient satisfaction surveys.</li><li>Developing and communicating efficient and timely patient schedules to ensure maximization of facility efficiency.</li><li>Assisting as needed with patient workflow.</li><li>Implementing and maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Process and Quality Assessment and Improvement Program (QAPI) Improvement Team that involves staff and pertinent physicians in problem solving activities meeting on a regular basis to address identified issues.</li><li>Continually review Center operations to ensure compliance with Federal and State laws.</li><li>Develops and maintains strong Medical Director and physician relationships, facilitating staff relationships with physicians, and ensuring regular and effective communication with all physicians including participating in regular meetings with Medical Directors.</li><li>Supports and drives FMS quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of CQI, including the use of the appropriate company CQI tools.</li><li>Works with the Charge RN and Medical Director to implement FMS quality FKC goals and develop facility specific action plans to achieve FMS quality standards.</li><li>Oversees and monitors the provision of the appropriate training according to FMS policy to ensure ongoing compliance with all company and FMS risk management initiatives.</li><li>Collaborates with the Charge RN to ensure the aggressive treatment of, and actions taken, regarding adverse safety events and action thresholds.</li><li>Ensures all Quality policies and procedures are communicated to and implemented by the facility staff.</li><li>Maintains integrity of medical records and other FMS administrative and operational records.</li><li>Complies and assists with all data collection and auditing activities.</li><li>Manages the day-to-day activities and workload of the facility staff providing guidance and leadership as appropriate to ensure the effective, efficient and timely execution of duties and tasks.</li><li>Creates, maintains, and communicates efficient and timely employee schedules according to the staffing needs of the facility to ensure adequate staffing daily. Consults with Charge RN and Medical Director to optimize clinical staffing.</li><li>Provides informal feedback to staff on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the form of the annual performance evaluation during the focal merit review process. Obtains feedback and input regarding the staff performance from the Medical Director and Charge RN and acts on the feedback as appropriate. Collaborates with staff and Charge RN and Medical Director to set annual goals for staff.</li><li>Manages the department staffing through the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions.</li><li>Maintains written documentation of all disciplinary meetings in accordance with the established personnel policies and confers with Human Resources and Director of Operations regarding the nature of the disciplinary decisions.</li><li>Ensures successful execution of new hire orientation and training, and ICD-9 code training when ICD-10 applicable for new hires and works with Medical Director to ensure mandatory in-services are completed.</li><li>Ensures appropriate documentation is completed for current licensure, annual in-service and policy and procedure in-service updates.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring all facility employees receive appropriate training according to company policy including company risk management initiatives.</li><li>Provides training and guidance to facility staff members to ensure development of clinical competences, providing opportunities for professional growth and encouraging personal growth.</li><li>Collaborates with HR regarding providing information to staff pertaining to FMS/FMCNA benefits, Human Resources policies and procedures.</li><li>Participates in Corporate and Division specific employee recognition and satisfaction programs.</li><li>Maintains a close working relationship with Division and Corporate office personnel and ensures appropriate communication of FMS, Division, and Corporate initiatives, policies and procedures to facility staff.</li><li>Utilizes knowledge of FMCNA and FMS services and products to contribute to the growth of the business.</li><li>Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.</li><li>Schedules the maintenance and repair of equipment, operating systems, and physical structure of the facility, as needed.</li><li>Monitors the security of the facility.</li><li>Coordinates inventory/supply management by reviewing monthly inventory count and approving purchase orders for necessary items to ensure cost containment, timely distribution and competitive pricing.</li><li>Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the FMS/FMS formularies.</li><li>Contributes to the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures for the facility and the pertinent updating and maintenance of the related manuals.</li><li>Directs any necessary information gathering, as required, to support billing, billing issues and collection activities.</li><li>Coordinates and approves facility payroll.</li><li>Responsible for participating in all on-site internal and external (state and federal) surveys.</li><li>Reviews new and existing provider contracts for various vendor services, including but not limited to, insurance, laboratory, and facility cleaning.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
SUPERVISION: 
<ul><li>Supervises Charge RN and DPC Staff</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>Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.</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><li>The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>The employee may occasionally be required with assistance to move patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person assist program and &ldquo;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li><li>Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul>
EDUCATION: 
<ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN)</li><li>Current RN state licensure</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 
<ul><li>Experience in clinical nursing.</li><li>Additional 6 months chronic or acute dialysis nursing experience.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership competencies and management 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.</li><li>Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of facility personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients.</li><li>Successfully passed the Ishihara Color Blind Test.&quot;</li></ul>
Preferred: 
<ul><li>Experience in a supervisory/management role, in a medical facility preferred.</li><li>Med/surg or ICU/CCU experience preferred.
</li><li>Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - experience with medical database software preferred.</li></ul></div> 
</div>EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Dialysis Clinical Manager Registered Nurse - RN

<div><div><ul><li>Responsible for management of all site-specific study operations, taking full responsibility for participant care, longitudinal follow-ups, scheduling, and regulatory documentation.</li></ul><ul><li>Provides clinical research leadership, operational oversight, and serves as a subject matter resource for staff regarding regulatory compliance, GCP, SOPs, protocol adherence, and quality expectations to ensure studies are conducted efficiently.</li></ul><ul><li>Requires the ability to balance a primary focus on clinical research with direct patient care, rapidly shifting priorities to meet workflow demands in a fast-paced setting.</li></ul><ul><li>Willingness to obtain required Protecting Human Subjects training and Good Clinical Practice certifications within the first month of employment.</li></ul></div><div>
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports the Organization mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the Organization Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and Organization policy requirements.
Provides direct nursing care pre, during and post procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing 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 organization quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools.</li><li>
Assists with implementation of organization quality goals and facility specific action plans in order to achieve organization quality standards.</li><li>
Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization quality goals, to ensure that organization 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 organization 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s orders, and in compliance with organization, 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 &ndash; of &ndash; care laboratory testing as directed per physician&rsquo;s orders and in compliance with organization, 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 organization/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 organization/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 organization 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 organization 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 organization/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 preferred.</li><li>
Office Based Surgical Center/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><li>
Certified in BLS &amp; ACLS successfully completed course certifications.
</li></ul>Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Registered Nurse Research Coordinator Surgery Center

<div><div>Training Provided</div><div> 
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization 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 organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related
Education:<ul><li>
Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.</li></ul>
Treatment:<ul><li>
Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.</li><li>
Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.</li><li>
Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment</li><li>
Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
</li><li>Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
</li><li>Monitor patients&rsquo; response to dialysis therapy.</li><li>
Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
</li><li>Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing &amp; sitting blood pressure</li><li>
Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
</li><li>Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.</li><li>
Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients&rsquo; dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
</li><li>Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
</li><li>Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
</li><li>Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
</li><li>Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.</li><li>
Evaluate patients&rsquo; vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.</li><li>
Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
</li><li>Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
</li><li>Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
</li><li>Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.</li></ul>
Staff Related<ul><li>
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.</li></ul>
Education/Communication:<ul><li>
Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices</li><li>
Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.</li><li>
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.</li><li>
Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).</li><li>
Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.</li></ul>
RECORD KEEPING:<ul><li>
Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
</li><li>Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
</li><li>Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
</li></ul>omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.<ul><li>
Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
</li><li>Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
</li><li>Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
</li><li>Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.</li></ul> 
INFECTION CONTROL:<ul><li>
Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
</li><li>Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
</li><li>Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
</li><li>Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.</li></ul> 
TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:
<ul><li>Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
</li><li>Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law</li><li>
Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
</li><li>Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.</li><li>
Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
</li><li>Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.</li><li>
Assists with coordination of transition to patient&rsquo;s modality choice.
</li><li>Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee</li></ul>
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>
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.<ul><li>
Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
</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><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 push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and &quot;material assist&rdquo; devices for the heavier items.</li></ul>
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:<ul><li>
High School diploma or G.E.D. required.</li><li>
Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.</li><li>
All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:<ul><li>
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.</li><li>
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.</li></ul>
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate&rsquo;s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. 
 
Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $29.00 
 
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. 
 
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

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