Provides patient care under the direct visual supervision of a Registered Nurse (FMCNA RN) or in a treatment room immediately adjacent to an RN. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.

Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC) Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP) Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM) and regarding disease process/access.

The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP.

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Performs and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.

Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies procedures and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation state and federal agencies.

Evaluate the patient for prior to discharge and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. + Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor.

Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP.

Evaluate the patient prior to discharge and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.

Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access - standing and sitting blood pressures prior to termination of venous access. Evaluates the patient prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to the FMCNA RN.

Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure. + Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.

Creates and sends patient reminders (supply inventory for order, Kt/V collection, bringing meds to clinic visit for review) + Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.

Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. + Assists patient with supply management and contacting customer service. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

Files home patient packing slips/invoices. + Weigh patient and obtain vital signs. + Assist with exit site care when directed by HT RN. Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

Patient care experience strongly preferred, but not required, will train. Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.