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$17.50/hr · p10p90 · $85.00/hr
this role: $35.00/hrmedian $47.80/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 101 posted nursing roles in Paramus, New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 27% below the Paramus, New Jersey median for nursing roles.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinically competent care, including assessment, planning, and intervention for patients undergoing hemodialysis. They also coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure safe treatment delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
Purpose and scope
The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). 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
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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 Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses. · Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre – during – post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, 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 direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy 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 for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned. · 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. · Required to complete CAP requirements to advance. · Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Physical
DEMANDS
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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. · Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, 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.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing with current state licensure and CPR BLS certification. A minimum of 9 months of experience as an RN is required, with preference given to those with chronic or acute hemodialysis experience.
professional certificate
Leadership
Hemodialysis
Patient education
Quality improvement
Medication administration
Emergency response
Patient assessment
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical documentation
Nursing care planning
Nephrology nursing
Laboratory collection
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Performance-based bonuses
Parental leave
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$35 - $60/hr
Location
Paramus, New Jersey
Posted
Aug 27, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
SUPERVISION: Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LPNs/LVNs/RNs 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 9 months experience as a RN. · Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis 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
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Required
SKILLS: · Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse. · Chronic/acute hemodialysis experience (preferred). "The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work 17perience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate
$35 - $60 Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance." Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors
Market context
Outpatient RN roles in New Jersey
Outpatient registered nurse roles in New Jersey are commonly in demand across dialysis and other ambulatory care settings, where employers often look for current licensure, BLS certification, and a nursing degree. This entry-level role is competitive because some nephrology or hemodialysis experience is preferred, and the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and parental leave. Before applying, confirm your license and BLS are current, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time reading the original posting.
