We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! DEPARTMENT OF GASTROENTEROLOGY IBD SPECIALISTS OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS Supported by health system growth, the Department of Gastroenterology at Ochsner Medical Center New Orleans is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible GASTROENTEROLOGISTS to join its practice within the Section of INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD).HIGHLIGHTS OF THE POSITION: Focus on IBD Join an existing, experienced GI/IBD subspecialist Existing, regional, multidisciplinary IBD program Dedicated support team of IBD-focused medical assistants, nurses and clinic-based pharmacists Strong collaborative support from colorectal surgery, GI pathology, and GI radiology Highly collegial, 16-physician, GI group comprised of general GIs, hepatologists, GI subspecialists, and advanced endoscopists Integrated practice model with a strong, internal referral network GI-dedicated clinical research infrastructure 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite Opportunity to teach Institution supports strong GI fellowship and Internal Medicine residency programs EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System Tort reform stateCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience and training Full benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; vacation and CME; retirement accounts Malpractice insurance providedAre you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at (select option 1) or . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ZqYXhYOh%2fNuNp2X7rBazAAg" width="0" height="0" />

**Gastroenterologist**

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

**Job Description**

- Focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Join an existing, experienced GI/IBD subspecialist
- Existing, regional, multidisciplinary IBD program
- Dedicated support team of IBD-focused medical assistants, nurses, and clinic-based pharmacists
- Strong collaborative support from colorectal surgery, GI pathology, and GI radiology
- Highly collegial, 16-physician GI group comprised of general GIs, hepatologists, GI subspecialists, and advanced endoscopists
- Integrated practice model with a strong internal referral network
- GI-dedicated clinical research infrastructure
- 24/7 reliable hospitalists onsite
- Opportunity to teach; institution supports strong GI fellowship and Internal Medicine residency programs
- EPIC medical record platform utilized throughout the Ochsner Health System
- Tort reform state

**Compensation and Benefits**

- Salary commensurate with experience and training
- Full benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; vacation and CME; retirement accounts
- Malpractice insurance provided

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Physician - IBD Gastroenterologist

CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your champion, you can achieve more success with less worry. No other agency has our capabilities and scale, which allows us to deliver on the details that matter to you.<ul><li>Evening shifts 4 pm - 8 pm weekends</li><li>110 - 130 RVUs per weekend shift with additional routine studies</li><li>Trauma center emergency radiology coverage</li><li>High-volume STAT reads including ER, inpatient, and outpatient studies</li><li>Experience required in CT trauma, stroke imaging, and emergency MRI</li><li>Proficiency needed in vascular ultrasound and OB ultrasound</li><li>Expertise in CTA and CT perfusion studies required</li><li>40% X-ray studies primarily emergency cases</li><li>We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly</li><li>We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage</li><li>We simplify the credentialing and privileging process</li><li>Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry</li><li>Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail</li></ul> CompHealth JOB-<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?kpzIhnFKbaCFYhZ1eXxxRQd" width="0" height="0" />

**CompHealth Services**

CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your champion, you can achieve more success with less worry. No other agency has our capabilities and scale, which allows us to deliver on the details that matter to you.

**Job Description**

- Evening shifts from 4 pm to 8 pm on weekends
- 110 - 130 RVUs per weekend shift with additional routine studies
- Trauma center emergency radiology coverage
- High-volume STAT reads including ER, inpatient, and outpatient studies
- Experience required in CT trauma, stroke imaging, and emergency MRI
- Proficiency needed in vascular ultrasound and OB ultrasound
- Expertise in CTA and CT perfusion studies required
- 40% X-ray studies primarily emergency cases
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail

Radiologist Is Needed for Locum Tenens Assistance in Louisiana

New Orleans, LA, is an excellent place for physicians to practice due to its renowned medical institutions, diverse patient population, and unique cultural atmosphere. Home to leading healthcare facilities, the city offers opportunities for cutting-edge research, specialized care, and medical education. With a high demand for healthcare services and a relatively low cost of living compared to other major cities, physicians can build a rewarding career while enjoying the vibrant music, food, and history that make New Orleans unique. Additionally, the city's warm climate and welcoming community create an ideal environment for both professional and personal fulfillment.CompHealth has relationships with hospitals across the country and often know about jobs before they're advertised.Contact Kaylee Petrosino .<ul><li>7-on/7-off schedule; all days</li><li>No procedures, closed ICU setting</li><li>Census of 14 - 17 patients per day with APP support</li><li>Large teaching hospital with full support</li><li>Live and work in New Orleans</li><li>Full benefits including health, dental, and vision insurances</li><li>Epic EMR</li><li>For more information, please email </li><li>Our services are free for you</li><li>We help negotiate your salary and contract</li><li>We coordinate interviews and help with licenses</li><li>Specialized recruiters match your career preferences</li><li>Experienced support teams take care of every detail</li></ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?sXjacsDDCl9zSmi0L1epMwz" width="0" height="0" />

**Physician Opportunity in New Orleans, LA**

New Orleans, LA, is an excellent place for physicians to practice due to its renowned medical institutions, diverse patient population, and unique cultural atmosphere. Home to leading healthcare facilities, the city offers opportunities for cutting-edge research, specialized care, and medical education. With a high demand for healthcare services and a relatively low cost of living compared to other major cities, physicians can build a rewarding career while enjoying the vibrant music, food, and history that make New Orleans unique. Additionally, the city's warm climate and welcoming community create an ideal environment for both professional and personal fulfillment.

**Job Description**

- 7-on/7-off schedule; all days
- No procedures, closed ICU setting
- Census of 14 - 17 patients per day with APP support
- Large teaching hospital with full support
- Live and work in New Orleans
- Full benefits including health, dental, and vision insurances
- Epic EMR

**Benefits**

- Our services are free for you
- We help negotiate your salary and contract
- We coordinate interviews and help with licenses
- Specialized recruiters match your career preferences
- Experienced support teams take care of every detail

Hospitalist Needed at a Large Teaching Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana

Come practice in Kenner, a city in the state of Louisiana. It is the most populous city in Jefferson Parish, and is the largest incorporated suburban city of New Orleans.Your specialty-specific CompHealth rep places your best interests at the heart of everything they do and pays careful attention to the things that matter to you, from the big, hard-to-solve problems to the tiniest details.Contact Wayne Wynter .<ul><li>Employed position</li><li>Must be within 1 hour of the hospital for call</li><li>Must be board certified or board eligible</li><li>Urgent need</li><li>Strong internal referral network; academic affiliation</li><li>Must be fellowship trained in adult reconstruction</li><li>Join 3 surgeons and 1 APP</li><li>10 - 15 minutes from New Orleans</li><li>Our services are free for you</li><li>We help negotiate your salary and contract</li><li>We coordinate interviews and help with licenses</li><li>Specialized recruiters match your career preferences</li><li>Experienced support teams take care of every detail</li></ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?v4MTxZzx%2bFER3XYtqN2mZwa" width="0" height="0" />

**Adult Reconstruction Surgeon**

Come practice in Kenner, a city in the state of Louisiana. It is the most populous city in Jefferson Parish and is the largest incorporated suburban city of New Orleans. Your specialty-specific CompHealth representative places your best interests at the heart of everything they do and pays careful attention to the things that matter to you, from the big, hard-to-solve problems to the tiniest details.

**Job Description**

- Employed position
- Must be within 1 hour of the hospital for call
- Must be board certified or board eligible
- Urgent need
- Strong internal referral network; academic affiliation
- Must be fellowship trained in adult reconstruction
- Join 3 surgeons and 1 APP
- 10 - 15 minutes from New Orleans
- Our services are free for you
- We help negotiate your salary and contract
- We coordinate interviews and help with licenses
- Specialized recruiters match your career preferences
- Experienced support teams take care of every detail

Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity in a Major Louisiana City

Enterprise Medical is seeking Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Physicians for Urgent Care Clinics located throughout the GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION and the surrounding communities including KENNER, METAIRIE, SLIDELL, MANDEVILLE<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?sXjacsDDCl9KwnWPXvU%2fiAz" width="0" height="0" />

**Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Physicians**

Enterprise Medical is seeking Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Physicians for Urgent Care Clinics located throughout the Greater New Orleans region and the surrounding communities including Kenner, Metairie, Slidell, and Mandeville.

Physician / Urgent Care / Louisiana / Permanent / Urgent Care with New Orleans Leading System - Sign-On & No Call Job

Enterprise Medical Recruiting is assisting a multi-specialty practice in New Orleans in recruiting a new Neurologist to join a team of 4. This is a general Neurology practice. They share call, doing 1 week of hospital work and 3 weeks of clinic per mon<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?KDH3h1KV1jQ0oTBAVV15ngx" width="0" height="0" />

**Neurologist**

Enterprise Medical Recruiting is assisting a multi-specialty practice in New Orleans in recruiting a new Neurologist to join a team of 4. This is a general Neurology practice. They share call, doing 1 week of hospital work and 3 weeks of clinic per month.

Physician / Neurology / Louisiana / Permanent / Partnership Neurology with Large MSG in New Orleans, LA Job

Enterprise Medical is seeking Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine Physicians for Urgent Care Clinics located throughout the GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION and the surrounding communities including KENNER, METAIRIE, SLIDELL, MANDEVILLE<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?CICkZlX8hC7bgEljZ%2bBF4wo" width="0" height="0" />

Physician / Internal Medicine / Louisiana / Permanent / Urgent Care: New Orleans Leading System Job

Enterprise Medical Recruiting assists a physician-owned and run health system in New Orleans suburbs in recruiting a new fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon. Practice Details<ul><li> Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM </li><li> Join 6 Neurologists, 4 Interventional Pain Specialists, 2 Orthopedic Spine Surgeons, 3 Orthopedic Sports, 1 Neurosurgeon, 2 Primary Care, 1 Rheumatologist, 2 DPM, and 2 PT </li><li> Diverse multi-specialty group with their hospital </li><li> Focus on patient care and not the business side of things </li><li> Leading compensation </li><li> Ownership from day 1 </li><li> Full benefits package </li></ul>About the Community St. Tammany Parish, located on Louisiana's Northshore, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, suburban comfort, and vibrant culture, making it an ideal place to live. Its top-rated schools, low crime rates, and strong sense of community make it especially attractive to families and professionals seeking a high quality of life. Residents enjoy scenic outdoor spaces like the Tammany Trace trail, Lake Pontchartrain, and a thriving arts, food, and music scene. Its proximity to New Orleans provides easy access to big-city amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town atmosphere. St. Tammany Parish has it all if you're looking for excellent schools, outdoor recreation, or a charming, laid-back lifestyle. DO-75 <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?ZqYXhYOh%2fNssA%2ficx%2ftwYgg" width="0" height="0" />

**Orthopedic Hand Surgeon**

Enterprise Medical Recruiting assists a physician-owned and run health system in New Orleans suburbs in recruiting a new fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon.

**Job Description**

- Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
- Join 6 neurologists, 4 interventional pain specialists, 2 orthopedic spine surgeons, 3 orthopedic sports specialists, 1 neurosurgeon, 2 primary care physicians, 1 rheumatologist, 2 DPMs, and 2 PTs
- Diverse multi-specialty group with their hospital
- Focus on patient care and not the business side of things
- Leading compensation
- Ownership from day 1
- Full benefits package

**Community Overview**

St. Tammany Parish, located on Louisiana's Northshore, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, suburban comfort, and vibrant culture, making it an ideal place to live. Its top-rated schools, low crime rates, and strong sense of community make it especially attractive to families and professionals seeking a high quality of life. Residents enjoy scenic outdoor spaces like the Tammany Trace trail, Lake Pontchartrain, and a thriving arts, food, and music scene. Its proximity to New Orleans provides easy access to big-city amenities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town atmosphere. St. Tammany Parish has it all if you're looking for excellent schools, outdoor recreation, or a charming, laid-back lifestyle.

Orthopedics - Hand Surgery Physician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses. The CAP RN 1 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. As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 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. <ul><li> Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment. </li><li> Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire. </li><li> Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or Physician as needed. </li><li> Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input. </li><li> Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. </li><li> Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. </li><li> Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. </li><li> Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. </li><li> Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record </li><li> Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. </li><li> Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. </li><li> Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures. </li><li> Promotes infection control, equipment and environmental safety. </li><li> Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. </li><li> Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. </li><li> Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. </li><li> Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling. </li><li> Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned. </li><li> Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned. </li><li> Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. </li><li> Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled. </li><li> Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. </li><li> Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor. </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li> 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. </li><li> The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and 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. </li><li> 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. </li><li> May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after the following: <ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus </li><li> Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN plus </li><li> Successful completion of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis. </li></ul></li></ul> EDUCATION: <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li><li> Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years. </li><li> Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). </li><li> Chronic hemodialysis experience (preferred). </li><li> Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees. </li><li> Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification. </li><li> Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test. </li><li> Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies. </li><li> Successful completion of on-going training and education as assigned or required. </li></ul> EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?nc4A6SrEqZHn7TMQm5Bvgws" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse (CAP RN 1)**

The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry-level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses. The CAP RN 1 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.

As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

**Job Description**

- Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4, or 5 for the first 6 months of employment.
- Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire.
- Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated, and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, or Physician as needed.
- Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input.
- Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.
- Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
- Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
- Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
- Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record.
- Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.
- Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures.
- Promotes infection control, equipment, and environmental safety.
- Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
- 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.
- Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling.
- Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned.
- Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned.
- Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
- Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.
- Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy.
- 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 and 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/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge after successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus:
  
  - Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN plus
  - Successful completion of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis.

**Education**

- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  
- Current appropriate state licensure.

- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years.

- Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).

- Chronic hemodialysis experience (preferred).

- Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees.

- Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification.

- Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.

- Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies.

- Successful completion of ongoing training and education as assigned or required.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses. The CAP RN 1 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. As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 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. <ul><li> Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4 or 5 for the first 6 months of employment. </li><li> Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire. </li><li> Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or Physician as needed. </li><li> Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input. </li><li> Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed. </li><li> Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients. </li><li> Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness. </li><li> Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections. </li><li> Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record </li><li> Initiates or assists with emergency response measures. </li><li> Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. </li><li> Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures. </li><li> Promotes infection control, equipment and environmental safety. </li><li> Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family. </li><li> Identifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team. </li><li> Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options. </li><li> Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling. </li><li> Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned. </li><li> Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned. </li><li> Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. </li><li> Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled. </li><li> Supports and promotes the FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy. </li><li> Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor. </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li> 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. </li><li> The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and 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. </li><li> 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. </li><li> May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge, after the following: <ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus </li><li> Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN plus </li><li> Successful completion of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis. </li></ul></li></ul> EDUCATION: <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li><li> Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years. </li><li> Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred). </li><li> Chronic hemodialysis experience (preferred). </li><li> Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees. </li><li> Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification. </li><li> Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test. </li><li> Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies. </li><li> Successful completion of on-going training and education as assigned or required. </li></ul> EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 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**Registered Nurse (CAP RN 1)**

The registered professional nurse (CAP RN 1) position is an entry-level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program for Registered Nurses. The CAP RN 1 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.

As a member of the Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health care team, the CAP RN 1 participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

**Job Description**

- Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor, or a CAP RN 2, 3, 4, or 5 for the first 6 months of employment.
- Expected to complete requirements to advance to the next CAP level, for which they qualify, within 24 months from date of hire.
- Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, adjusts or modifies the treatment plan as indicated, and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, or Physician as needed.
- Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input.
- Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.
- Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of chronic hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
- Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
- Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
- Ensures physician orders for assigned patients are entered and acknowledged in the Medical Record.
- Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.
- Monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to FKC policy and procedures.
- Promotes infection control, equipment, and environmental safety.
- Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
- 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.
- Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate for individual patient education and counseling.
- Checks availability of adequate emergency equipment and supplies as assigned.
- Assists with medication tracking and inventory as assigned.
- Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.
- Participates in all required staff meetings as scheduled.
- Supports and promotes FMCNA's mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy.
- 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 and 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/LPNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in charge after successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees plus:
  
  - Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as an RN plus
  - Successful completion of 3 months experience in chronic hemodialysis.

**Education**

- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  
- Current appropriate state licensure.

- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years or for RNs with a BSN and less than 1 year of nephrology nursing experience within the last two years.

- Minimum of 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred).

- Chronic hemodialysis experience (preferred).

- Successful completion of FKC Education and Training requirements for new employees.

- Successful completion and maintenance of CPR BLS Certification.

- Meet all conditions of employment including Ishihara's Color Blindness Test.

- Successful completion of all annual required education/training/competencies.

- Successful completion of ongoing training and education as assigned or required.