Registered Nurse - Rn

Registered Nurse - RN – Remote (onsite) location : Balch Springs, TX; Full time; Posted 24 days ago; Deadline November 30.

As a Home Therapies Registered Nurse, you will manage patient care in an independent home therapy program by providing education and support to patients and caretakers who choose to dialyze in the comfort of their home. This role is primarily clinic‑based, with initial home visits to assess readiness and regular clinic follow‑ups for training and monitoring.

How you grow or advance

By participating in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP), you will develop clinical leadership skills, share expertise with colleagues, and be recognized for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All new hires begin at the appropriate CAP level based on prior experience and education.

Our culture

We value our employees as our most important asset and support them with tuition reimbursement, scholarships, support during natural disasters, and financial assistance during personal hardships.

Our focus on diversity

We nurture an environment welcoming people of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, backgrounds, and cultural traditions. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) encourage professional and personal development and peer support. Our diverse workforce and culture promote opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all.

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.
• As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will participate in decision‑making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and home therapies program operations.
• Identify and evaluate candidates for the Home Therapies Program including assessment of patients' home environment if needed.
• Perform assessment and identify barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate's home environment and caretaker readiness and ability to perform dialysis treatments in the home.
• Admit new patients to the Home Therapies Program using the appropriate processes.
• Coordinate patient care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis patients.
• Assess and manage patients' response to home dialysis training and treatment therapy by following prescribed predetermined protocols.
• Analyze dialysis data for Home Therapy patients and document and adjust or modify the treatment plan as needed.
• Provide initial and ongoing education to patient and family on home dialysis treatment and the operation and maintenance of all home therapies equipment.
• Ensure patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
• Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiate or assist with emergency response measures.
• Complete routine patient evaluations within the clinic setting.
• Ensure correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan.
• Make referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.
• Complete CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Inner City #1 Top Workplace in the area. EOE, disability, veterans. Females, minorities, LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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