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Job Title: Home Caregiver Hemodialysis RN
Job Code: 278413
Location: Greenville, NC
Division: Fresenius Medical Services
Job Type: Full-time
Posted Date: 04/21/09
 

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has been a global leader in dialysis for over 25 years. With over 2,000 clinics located in communities all across North America, servicing over 161,000 patients, we have a singular focus on dialysis and a determination to help our patients live their lives to the fullest. If you are passionate about your profession and are looking to begin or continue a successful career that will truly make a difference then FMCNA is the place for you.



Description
DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer service standards.
Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.
Participates in training of facility staff in the principles, concepts and practice of the FMS Customer Service Model.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
PATIENT RELATED
Provides safe and effective training, direct patient care and delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy and procedure manuals, as well as regulations set forth by the FMCNA, state and federal agencies.
Rotates with other licensed staff/Home Caregivers to ensure adequate coverage.
Participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.
Assists in the identification and evaluation of candidates for the FMS Home Therapies Program, i


Requirements
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.). Current appropriate state licensure as a registered nurse. Minimum of 2 years of hemodialysis nursing experience required, home hemodialysis preferred.
Medical-surgical nursing experience and ICU experience preferred
Three months Home Therapies experience preferred.
Successful completion of a training course in the theory and practice of dialysis therapies.
Competent at operating all Home Therapies related equipment.
Able to work independently to manage emergencies.
Successfully complete CPR certification with maintenance as required.
Employees must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness test.
ICD-9 coding training
Demonstrated teaching abilities
Successful completion of the Staff Assisted Home Hemodialysis Caregiver Orientation and Training Program

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401K match, profit sharing, short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and 5 weeks paid time off!

Fresenius Medical Care North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


 
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