? Apply Now: Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Ventura
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered
nurse (CAP RN 2) position may be an entry level CAP designation for
new employees that meet the CAP RN 2 criteria or attained through
advancement by the CAP RN 1. The CAP RN 2 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. As a member of the
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team the CAP RN 2
participates in decision-making teaching leadership functions and
quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes
and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All
duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in
accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy procedures standards
of nursing practice state and federal regulations. - Performs all
essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager and
with the guidance from the Educator Preceptor or a CAP RN 2 3 4 or
5 for the first 3 months of employment. - Required to complete CAP
program requirements to either maintain the CAP RN 2 level or
advance to CAP RN 3. - Performs ongoing systematic collection and
analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment
for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record
makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated
and notifies Team Leader Charge Nurse Clinical Manager or Physician
as needed. - Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status
that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with
appropriate health team members for input. - Assesses daily
assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and
ancillary patient care staff as needed. - Directs and provides all
aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of
chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. - Administers
medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved
algorithm(s) and documents appropriate medical justification and
effectiveness. - Ensures correct laboratory collection processing
and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or
insufficient laboratory collections. - Ensures physician orders for
assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical
Record. - Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. -
Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including
but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. -
Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and
adherence to FKC policy and procedures. - Promotes infection
control equipment and environmental safety. - Assesses collaborates
and documents patient/family's basic learning needs including
direct and ancillary patient care staff to provide initial and
ongoing education to patients and family. - Serves as a 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. May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
- As a Preceptor fulfills the following: - Demonstrates reinforces
and encourages attitudes and actions which are consistent with FKC
Mission and Core Values. - Follows schedule established by the
Education Department to ensure that information presented in class
is applied in the clinical setting. - Seeks opportunities for new
employees and communicates progress to Clinical Manager. Provides
feedback about new employee's progress to the CM and the Education
Department using evaluation tools and direct communication. -
Completes all documentation in a timely manner. - Maintains direct
supervision of the new employee until the employee is released to
work independently by the Education Department and CM. - Encourages
the new employee to function independently within the constraints
of the training schedule and supplies positive feedback as well as
suggestions to improve knowledge and skills. - Performs essential
functions of a Team Leader as assigned by the Clinical Manager or
Charge Nurse - Performs essential functions of a designated Nurse
in charge as assigned by the Clinical Manager. - Collaborates with
the interdisciplinary team in the assessment and development of
patient plans of care. - Identifies expected outcomes documents and
updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned
patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. -
Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment
modality options. - Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered
Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and
counseling. - Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment
and supplies daily as assigned. - Assists with medication tracking
and inventory as assigned. - Serves as a resource for health care
team participates in staff training orientation of new staff as
assigned. - Participates in all required staff meetings as
scheduled. - Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission vision
values and customer service philosophy. - Provides education to
staff members regarding updates to policy and procedures as
directed by Supervisor. - Participates in education and quality
improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by
Supervisor. - Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: - The physical demands and
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. - The position provides direct patient care that
regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and
assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may
provide assistance. This position requires frequent prolonged
periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The
employee may occasionally be required to move with assistance
machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs. and may lift chemical and
water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet. The work
environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air
temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to
infectious and contagious diseases/materials. - Day to day work
includes desk work computer work and interaction with patients
facility/hospital staff and physicians. The position may require
travel to training sites or other facilities. - May be asked to
provide essential functions of this position in other locations
with the same physical demands and working conditions as described
above. SUPERVISION: - Assigned oversight of patient care
technicians/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge
after the following: - Successful completion of all FKC education
and training requirements for new employees plus - Must have a
minimum of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis plus -
Achieve and maintain all CAP RN 2 level criteria. EDUCATION: -
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. - Current appropriate
state licensure. - Must meet the practice requirements in the state
in which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: -
Entry level for RNs with 2 years or more of nephrology nursing
experience within the last two years or BSN plus 1 year of
nephrology nursing experience within the last two years. - Chronic
hemodialysis experience (preferred). - Successful completion of FKC
Education and Training requirements for new employees. - Successful
completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification. - Meet all
conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.
- Successful completion of all annual required
education/training/competencies. - Successful completion of
on-going training and education as assigned or required. The rate
of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s
work location and qualifications, including relevant education,
work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $34.50 -
$59 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. EOE, disability/veterans
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