dialysis registered nurse

Fresenius Medical Care

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA&rsquo;s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.</li><li>
Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.</li><li>
Participate in patient care plan meetings.</li><li>
Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.</li><li>
Train and orient staff as necessary.</li><li>
Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.</li><li>
Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.</li><li>
Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.</li><li>
With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.</li><li>
Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.</li><li>
Supervise all documentation of patient information.</li><li>
Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.</li><li>
Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.</li><li>
Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.</li><li>
Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.</li><li>
Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.</li><li>
Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.</li><li>
Continuously monitor patient&rsquo;s condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.</li><li>
Administer medications to patients per physician&rsquo;s orders.</li><li>
Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.</li><li>
Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.</li><li>
Admit new patients according to facility procedure.</li><li>
Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.</li><li>
Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.</li><li>
Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.</li><li>
Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.</li><li>
Complete Nurse&rsquo;s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility</li><li>
Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator</li><li>
Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff</li><li>
Promote efficient use of medical supplies.</li><li>
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.</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.<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.</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></li><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 accommodation can be made.<ul><li>
Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:
<ul><li>Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.</li></ul>
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)</li><li>
Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
<ul><li>Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.</li><li>
Medical/surgical nursing preferred.</li><li>
Supervisory or management experience preferred.</li><li>
Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.</li></ul><div><ul><li>
Good communication skills &ndash; verbal and written.</li></ul></div>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse – Dialysis

<div></div><div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA&rsquo;s mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.</li><li>
Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.</li><li>
Participate in patient care plan meetings.</li><li>
Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.</li><li>
Train and orient staff as necessary.</li><li>
Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.</li><li>
Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.</li><li>
Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.</li><li>
With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.</li><li>
Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.</li><li>
Supervise all documentation of patient information.</li><li>
Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.</li><li>
Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.</li><li>
Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.</li><li>
Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.</li><li>
Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.</li><li>
Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.</li><li>
Continuously monitor patient&rsquo;s condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.</li><li>
Administer medications to patients per physician&rsquo;s orders.</li><li>
Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.</li><li>
Supervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.</li><li>
Admit new patients according to facility procedure.</li><li>
Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.</li><li>
Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.</li><li>
Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.</li><li>
Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.</li><li>
Complete Nurse&rsquo;s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility</li><li>
Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator</li><li>
Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff</li><li>
Promote efficient use of medical supplies.</li><li>
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.</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.<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.</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></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>
Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.</li></ul>
SUPERVISION:
<ul><li>Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.</li></ul>
EDUCATION:<ul><li>
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)</li><li>
Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.</li></ul>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
<ul><li>Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.</li><li>
Medical/surgical nursing preferred.</li><li>
Supervisory or management experience preferred.</li><li>
Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.</li><li>
Good communication skills &ndash; verbal and written.</li></ul>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>
EOE, disability/veterans</div>

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

ZRVS

<div>
 
 Job Title: Dialysis Nurse
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh | Dammam | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Healthcare / Hospital / Dialysis Unit
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Interview Mode:
 
 Online
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 We are urgently hiring
 
 Dialysis Nurses
 
 for reputed healthcare facilities across Saudi Arabia. The role involves providing specialized care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and patient safety protocols.
 
 
 
 Department
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Dialysis Unit
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prepare and operate dialysis machines for patient treatment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor patients during dialysis sessions and manage complications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Follow infection control and patient safety protocols.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist doctors and dialysis technicians during procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Educate patients on dialysis care and post-treatment precautions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 GNM / B.Sc Nursing (Mandatory)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum 1 year of dialysis experience (Mandatory)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Eligibility Criteria
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Eligibility completed (Mandatory)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong clinical and patient care skills
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Salary &amp; Benefits
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 GNM: SAR 3500 + 300 (Food) + OT
 </li>
 <li>
 B.Sc: SAR 3700 + 300 (Food) + OT
 </li>
 <li>
 Free Accommodation
 </li>
 <li>
 Free Transportation
 </li>
 <li>
 Medical Insurance
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 How To Apply
 
 
 
 Interested candidates may apply with updated CV and relevant documents for immediate processing.
 
 
 Skills: healthcare,patient safety,eligibility,dialysis
</div>

Dialysis Nurse

Stanford Health Care

<div>1.0 FTE Full time Rotating - 10 Hour R2654512 Onsite 107740001 Dialysis 800P Nursing PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. 

Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America)
At Stanford Health Care, the possibilities to explore your interests and advance your profession are limitless. Whether you're starting the journey as a new graduate nurse or a highly experienced nurse, Stanford can be the catalyst to empower and transform your career. Our highly engaged healthcare teams provide the needed structure and opportunities to achieve your desired professional growth. Browse our wide range of nursing specialties and practice areas. We'd love the opportunity to bring you on as part of the Stanford Health Care team. 
 
This role will support Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy.
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided.
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population.
As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a &quot;weekends only&quot; position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2.
Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more information, please visit the CRONA website at https://www.crona.org/.
NOTE: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides. Please check AskHR for a complete listing of those cost centers requiring the ACLS certification.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do<ul><li>
The Helping Role Establishes Therapeutic Relationships: Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture. Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.</li><li>
Diagnostic and Monitoring Functions: Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.</li><li>
Plans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions: Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.</li><li>
Teaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching: Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations. Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.</li><li>
Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations: Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.</li><li>
Monitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices: Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.</li><li>
Organization and Work Role Functions: Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.</li><li>
Priorities: Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.</li><li>
Management and Delegation: Learns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding unusual clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments. Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff through one or more activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations.</li><li>
Education: Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.</li><li>
Communication: Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.</li><li>
Leadership: Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.</li><li>
Professional Practice Evaluation: Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.</li></ul>
Education Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.</li></ul>
Experience Requirements<ul><li>
Minimum 2 year acute dialysis experience required.</li></ul> 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>
Able to communicate effectively In English.</li></ul> 
Licenses and Certifications<ul><li>
Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).</li><li>
CA-RN (Registered Nurse).</li></ul> 
These principles apply to ALL employees: 
 
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient &amp; Family Experience 
 
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford&rsquo;s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. 
 
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family&rsquo;s perspective:
<ul><li>Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care</li><li>
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health</li><li>
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination</li></ul>
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $96.35 - $111.14 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.</div>

Clinical Nurse (RN) - Acute Dialysis - 1.0 FTE, 10-HR, Rotating Shift

<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 CCHT - Dialysis

<div><div>This is a per diem role.</div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</h1>
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).<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</h1>
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></ul><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
</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><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</h1><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><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EDUCATION AND LICENSES:</h1><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><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</h1><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>

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