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Fresenius Medical Care North America

Apr 1

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Science
  • Jacksonville

Responsibilities

  • Nursing students must adhere to all facility and FMCNA policies and procedures. Based on the length of the clinical placement, the student nurses may perform all or some of the duties as time allows after they receive training in the specific functional area.
  • Escort patients to and from the scale
  • Assist patient with washing access
  • Vital signs, including weight
  • Attend daily huddles
  • Surface disinfection stations/machines
  • Hand crank in emergency
  • Lab preparation
  • Internal machine disinfection
  • Check for residual bleach
  • Mix bleach water
  • Check blood sugars
  • Administer ONSP per order
  • Pre initiation safety check
  • RN Assessment/POC in tandem with preceptor RN
  • Attend Care plan meeting
  • Crash cart, AED, refrigerator daily checks
  • Medication review with preceptor
  • Attend QAI Meeting
  • Attend POC Meeting
  • Foot checks with RN preceptor
  • Access assessment with RN preceptor
  • Obtain pH and conductivity of machine
  • Observe in Home Therapies
  • Attend a clinic day in HT
  • Attend a day at the access center
  • Allowable Duties:
  • Machine Set up
  • Machine tear down
  • Post treatment emptying
  • Water checks
  • Draw blood cultures and labs
  • Lead a daily huddle
  • Initiate or terminate a treatment on a patient with a mature fistula or graft only (preceptor to cannulate)
  • Medication administration: heparin, lidocaine, and NS
  • Assist on QAI team project with preceptor RN
  • Preparation of dialysate

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Student Nurse during their clinical placement at FMCNA?

The primary responsibilities include supporting the hemodialysis healthcare team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients, setting up and operating hemodialysis machines, maintaining a safe and clean working environment, and participating in quality enhancement and process improvement activities.

Who supervises the Nursing student during their clinical placement?

The Nursing student functions under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with FMCNA policies and procedures.

What is the significance of adhering to the FMCNA Compliance Program?

Adhering to the FMCNA Compliance Program is crucial as it ensures that all practices align with regulatory requirements and FMS policy, which contributes to maintaining high standards of patient care and organizational integrity.

How does the Student Nurse contribute to patient satisfaction?

The Student Nurse actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance patient satisfaction and the likelihood of achieving FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

What kind of environment does the Student Nurse help maintain?

The Student Nurse helps maintain a safe and clean working environment, which is essential for both patient safety and effective healthcare delivery.

Is the Student Nurse expected to follow any specific policies or procedures?

Yes, the Student Nurse is expected to follow FMCNA policies, procedures, and training, in compliance with regulations set forth by corporate, state, and federal agencies.

What role does the Student Nurse play in the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP)?

The Student Nurse supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) by participating in activities that aim to improve care quality and enhance patient outcomes.

What does the Student Nurse need to understand about their role concerning regulatory compliance?

The Student Nurse needs to understand that they must comply with all regulatory requirements and FMS policy requirements to ensure both legal compliance and the delivery of high-quality care to patients.

Fresenius Medical Care North America

Every patient, every day

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Employees
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Mission & Purpose

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world’s largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the FMCNA website at https://fmcna.com/.