Registered Nurse – New Graduate

Fresenius Medical Care

. Function as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team under the direction or supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing chronic hemodialysis care, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams while ensuring compliance with state regulations and maintaining patient safety.

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Chronic Hemodialysis CarePatient EducationNursing LicensePatient Care CoordinationInfection Control

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationDialysis Equipment OperationLaboratory Order ManagementTreatment Plan Adjustment

Soft Skills

MultitaskingFlexibilityCommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Medical Information SystemsDialysis Treatment AreasPatient Records Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Nursing LicenseTemporary Permit

Industry Keywords

End-Stage Renal DiseaseVascular AccessDialysis TherapyEmergency MeasuresQuality Improvement Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Function as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team under the direction or supervision of a Staff Registered Nurse
Provide safe and effective chronic hemodialysis care to patients with end-stage renal disease
Direct and monitor Patient Care Technicians and delegate tasks to direct patient care staff
Assess daily patient care needs and develop patient care assignments
Educate patients and families about ESRD, vascular access, dialysis therapy, diet, medications, laboratory values, transplant, and treatment compliance
Implement treatment prescriptions, assess patient responses, and adjust treatment plans as directed by the prescribing physician
Initiate nursing assessments and document ongoing patient care needs
Monitor hemodialysis access care, adequacy status, transfusions, and adverse reactions
Review, transcribe, enter, and follow up on physician orders, laboratory orders, results, and specimens
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to coordinate patient care
Administer prescribed medications, vaccinations, immunizations, and emergency measures including CPR when needed
Maintain patient records, treatment sheets, medical information systems, care plans, progress notes, and CQI reports
Ensure safe, clean, sanitary dialysis treatment areas and competent operation of dialysis equipment
Participate in staff training, orientation, meetings, and quality improvement activities
Coordinate patient transportation when necessary and perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduated from an accredited nursing program within the past 12 months
Required to obtain nursing license and registration within the timeline defined by state regulations, or within 90 days of hire, whichever occurs first
Current appropriate state Temporary Permit
Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed
Must pass the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation
Ability to handle demanding situations, multitask, and remain flexible to changing needs
Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, bending, and moving equipment
Ability to work in an environment with potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials