Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Moses Lake
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Paid one on one training and education provided Empower, engage
and train dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis
using state of the art training programs and equipment Primarily
works in the clinic setting and conducts initial home visits with
another staff member present Position functions as an onsite
Patient Educator and Case Manager for patients with various shifts
and work hours PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse
Home Therapies 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 Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with
another Registered Nurse. - Performs ongoing, systematic collection
and analysis of dialysis data for assigned patients and documents
in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications
to treatment plan as indicated and notifies 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
the patient, home care partner, direct and ancillary patient care
staff, all aspects of the provision of safe and effective delivery
of dialysis therapies 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. - Assists in the
identification, evaluation, selection and education of Home
Dialysis candidates and Home Partners. - Performs assessment and
identifies barriers of the Home Dialysis candidate’s home
environment and partner/ family readiness and ability to perform
dialysis treatments in the home. - Trains home dialysis patients
and / or Home Partners on the safe, effective operation and
maintenance of all Home Dialysis equipment and treatment supplies
through a formal standardized Home Dialysis Training Program. -
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 either 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. - Rotates coverage with other licensed home
therapy staff as assigned to ensure reliable and adequate coverage.
- Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night,
weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs. - The
position may require travel to training sites, other facilities and
patient homes. - May be asked to provide essential functions of
this position in other locations including patient’s home with the
same physical demands and working conditions as described above. -
Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with
patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. SUPERVISION:
Assigned oversight of RNs, LPNs/LVNs, Patient Care Technicians and
Home Therapies Care Team Assistants 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 home
dialysis therapies as a RN. EDUCATION and LICENSURE: - Graduate of
an accredited School of Nursing. - Current appropriate state
licensure. - Current or successful completion of CPR BLS
Certification - Must meet the practice requirements in the state in
which he or she is employed. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: -
Entry level for RNs with a minimum of 2 years or more of Nephrology
Nursing experience within the last 2 years as a RN. The 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. Fresenius Medical Care
maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans
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