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Job Title: Home Therapies RN
Job Code: 324117
Location: Knoxville, TN
Division: Fresenius Medical Services
Job Type: Full-time
Posted Date: 12/11/09
 
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
Purpose and Scope: Functions as part of the home therapies dialysis heath care team as the Staff Nurse to ensure provision of quality home patient care in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports the FMCNA mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy.  CUSTOMER SERVICE: Responsible for driving the FMS culture though customer service standards Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers, including patients, staff, physicians, Business Unit and Corporate personnel, and payors. Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communications with all customers. Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.  STAFF RELATED: Provide safe and effective training of the delivery of home dialysis therapies to patients in compliance with company policies and government regulations. Rotate with other licensed stag to ensure adequate coverage. Participate in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. Participate in all required staff meetings as scheduled.  PATIENT RELATED: Education

**DAY TRAVEL REQUIRED AROUND LOCAL AREA AND BETWEEN LOCAL FACILITIES**



Requirements
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)
Current appropriate state licensure 
SPECIAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS :
Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of dialysis therapies
Competent at operating all Home Therapies related equipment
Successfully complete CPR Certification with maintenance as required
Icd-9 coding Training
Demonstrated teaching abilities Minimum of one-year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred, ICU experience preferred  Minimum of one-year dialysis experience preferred, peritoneal experience preferred.


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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