Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Rialto
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The professional registered nurse Outpatient
RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical
Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2
criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. This
position 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. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to
direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs,
LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End
Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position
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 Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator,
Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.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, Supervisor or Physician as needed.Assesses,
collaborates, and documents patient/family’s basic learning needs
to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and
family.Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and
ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of
safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned
patients.Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance
with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical
justification and effectiveness.Initiates or assists with emergency
response measures.Serves as a resource, 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. Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and
shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or
insufficient laboratory collections.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.Participates in education and quality improvement
projects at the facility and area level as directed by
Supervisor.May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.Required to
complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.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, 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//LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in
Charge, after meeting all the following: Successful completion of
all FKC education and training requirements for new employees. Must
have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis
as a RN.EDUCATION and LICENSURE: Graduate of an accredited School
of Nursing.Current appropriate state licensure.Current or
successful completion of CPR BLS CertificationMust meet the
practice requirements in the state in which he or she is
employed.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:Entry level for RNs with
minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experienceThe 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 -
$59Benefit 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.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 and potential for performance-based
bonuses depending on company and individual performance.Fresenius
Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with
applicable federal and state laws.EOE, disability/veterans
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