Posted:
10/9/2024, 9:35:40 AM
Location(s):
North Carolina, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Location: Atrium University Hospital
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies,procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Related:
Technical:
Safely operates dialysis related equipmentaccording to the proper procedures.
Provides trouble shootingwhen necessary.
Ensures a clean, safe and sanitaryenvironment in the dialysisfacility treatment area.
Ensures blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
Operates all emergency equipment effectively and efficiently in accordance to the standard operationprocedures.
Staff Related:
Participates in staff meetingsas scheduled.
Participatesin staff trainingand orientation of new employees as assigned.
Acquires information and knowledge in currentpractice relatedto dialysis principals and technique by participating in scheduled in-service classes.
Additional:
Performs additional duties as assignedby Program Manager.
PHYSICALDEMANDS AND WORKINGCONDITIONS:
The physical demandsand work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functionsof this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
Day to day work includes desk and personal computerwork and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.
This position requires frequent,prolonged periods of standingand the employee must be able to bend over.
The positionprovides direct patient care that regularlyinvolves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assistingwith ambulation.Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. The employeemay occasionally be requiredto move, with assistance, machinesand equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderatenoise levels. May be exposedto infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
The positionrequires travel betweenassigned locations and various locations within the community.
Travel to meetingsmay be required.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN).
Current appropriate state licensure.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of one year medical-surgical nursingexperience. Six monthsof hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
Successful completion of a training coursein theory and practiceof hemodialysis.
Successful completion of CPR Certification.
Certified ClinicalHemodialysis Certification preferred or obtained within first year of employment.
Employees are requiredto take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindnessdoes not preclude employment. The Company will consider whetherreasonable accommodations can be made.
Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Website: https://fmcna.com/
Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1996
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical