Patient Care Specialist

6 days ago


Nashville, Tennessee, United States Fresenius Medical Care Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Patient Care Specialist to join our team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The successful candidate will have previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility, with a commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment.
  • Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
  • Obtain necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
  • Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
  • Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or directed.
  • Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
  • Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment – document.
  • Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access – standing & sitting blood pressure.
  • Perform and record Pre- and Post-dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
  • Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
  • Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
  • Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
  • Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or G.E.D. required.
  • Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
  • All appropriate state licensure, education, and training required.

Benefits

Fresenius Medical Care North America offers a competitive salary range of $55,000-$70,000 per year, depending on experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.


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