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Fresenius Medical Care

Operates dialysis facilities and renal care

Home Therapies Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMidland, AustraliaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Registered as a general nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
  • Hold a current practicing certificate.
  • Have at least 2 years of renal experience.
  • Understand the quality improvement process and risk management obligations.
  • Demonstrate clinical competence and expertise, or be working toward expertise, in nephrology nursing.
  • Reflect continuously on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
  • Have effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively provide staff and patient education.
  • Have knowledge of nursing, nephrology, and other professional issues affecting nursing practice within the specialty.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care in the hemodialysis clinical setting.
  • Conduct patient assessments before, during, and after dialysis treatment to evaluate the effectiveness of care.
  • Follow all company policies and work instructions relating to clinical and operational management.
  • Review blood test results and report abnormalities to the Medical Director.
  • Educate patients on diet, fluid, medications, and blood pressure management to optimize clinical outcomes.
  • Motivate and encourage patients as they adjust to chronic hemodialysis.
  • Monitor the water treatment system and dialysis fluids to ensure safe, quality dialysis therapies.
  • Establish effective relationships with patients, maintain good communication with patients and relatives, and provide adequate support.
  • Promote a safe, secure, and healthy working environment for staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients in accordance with infection prevention and control and environmental policies.
  • Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and in good working condition, and report defects through appropriate channels.
  • Maintain accurate patient information in medical records, including the Therapy Data Management System and EuClid Clinical Information System, while following confidentiality and privacy policies.
  • Protect patients' rights by adhering to privacy principles and providing a high standard of care.
  • Participate in quality improvement by reporting incidents, hazards, and opportunities for improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Nephrology nursing theory and practice.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.

About the Company

Fresenius Medical Care

Operates dialysis facilities and renal care

Fresenius Medical Care North America provides renal care through a network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs that deliver coordinated treatment for chronically ill patients. It also offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services and manufactures and distributes dialysis equipment, disposables, and renal medicines. The company stands out by being the world’s largest fully integrated renal care provider with an extensive network that covers care delivery, drug and lab services, and product supply. Its goal is to ensure access to comprehensive, high-quality care for people with kidney and other chronic conditions across North America.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$40.2M
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Founded
1996

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