RNs and PCTs Candidate Resources
Welcome to the Fresenius Kidney Care application process! We are excited to tell you more about what a career with us actually looks like. We created this page to help you understand the importance of the role you are applying for with us and to give you a solid idea of what your first year with us will look like.
What is it like to be a new employee? (Days 1-90)
At Fresenius Medical Care North America we want you to feel prepared to do your job well. We provide new Registered Nurses (RNs) and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) with enhanced new employee training for the first 12 weeks of employment called PREP (Progressive Renal Education Program) *.
In the first 90 days you can expect the following:
- Attend classroom, virtual, and clinical training (daily hours will vary depending on the type of training)
- Learn about FMCNA and our culture
- Observe and practice hands-on skills: Infection control, Pre-treatment procedures, Vascular access, Machine set-up, Lab draws, Documentation, Medical administration, Treatment termination
- New employees must successfully complete all graduation requirements including:
- Attend all classroom training
- Complete all assignments, documentation, and clinical training hours
- Passfinalexam and skills validation
Here is an example schedule:
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*some variability to occur in training length, content, etc.
We do this to prepare you well for the next stage of your career with us. Once your training is complete, you can expect there to be a change in your schedule and tasks.
What does the first year look like (days 91-365)?
Once you get to day 91 with us, you will have completed your new employee training and will shift to your regular schedule. Depending on the role, you can expect one of the following paths.
Registered Nurses
- Graduate apprenticeship
- Adjust daily schedule to follow clinic hours (may vary from 4 AM through clinic close)
- Work in direct patient care
- Additional training: anemia management, fluid management, plan of care, medication reviews, vaccinations, etc.
Patient Care Technicians
- Adjust daily schedule to follow clinic hours (may vary from 4 AM through clinic close)
- Begin working independently caring for 4 patients with minimal oversight from the preceptor
- Additional training: water room, opening, closing, disinfecting, labs (preparing and packaging), advanced access management
- Prepare to take national certification exam prior to 18 months of employment
Career Paths
At Fresenius Medical Care North America we want you to experience professional growth. Whether you start as a PCT or an RN, there are many opportunities for growth within the company for you!
Employee benefits
We firmly believe that by providing superior care to our direct patient staff, you will be able to provide superior care to our patients. It’s our mission to do so and have created a benefits plan to take care of your physical, emotional, and financial health.
See the benefits you can expect when working with us.
Who is Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA)?
Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers, and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories. We supply unsurpassed personalized dialysis care services including hemodialysis, home dialysis and transplant support services, and in-center services.
Our patient care team works together to provide the best care possible to our patients. Through hands-on care or talking through care plan options, you’ll work directly with patients and their families – helping everyone reach their goals together. Working with our Fresenius Kidney Care team is the chance to use your strengths and talents with a global leader in healthcare. As you help people with kidney disease lead longer, better and healthier lives, we’ll help you build the career you want.
Our Company
We have become a global leader in healthcare because of the unwavering dedication our people bring to work every day. Whether that means developing new-to-market dialysis technology or educating patients, our team touches the lives of more than 190,000 patients through innovative care and profound, personal connections. Our team is made up of over 70,000 dedicated employees in North America, all of whom focus on being the difference and delivering the highest-quality care to people with kidney disease.
“We’re the nation’s leading provider of kidney care products and services.
Every day, our team of nearly 70,000 employees cares for tens of thousands of people living with kidney disease, and each deserves to live their life to its fullest.
We are committed to delivering superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day.”
Bill Valle, Chief Executive Officer, Fresenius Medical Care North America
Why join our team?
With Fresenius Medical Care North America, you will “be the difference,” enabling patients to thrive, providing comfort to families, supporting coworkers so they can realize their goals, compelling our company to achieve through innovation and performance, and driving the development of your career. Learn more about how we will support you while you support our patients.
Our Teamwork Culture
At Fresenius Medical Care North America, we're always looking for new and innovative ways to provide care for our patients. It takes passion, strength, and determination. But most importantly, it takes an incredible amount of teamwork. See how our people work together to move us forward.
Our People
We are proud of the diverse, engaged, and collaborative team that we have built. Their combined skills, when brought together with the people we care for as our North star, result in growth, development, and better outcomes. We believe in fair and equitable pay, good benefits, work-life balance, training and development, and opportunities for growth — all within a safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Our Corporate Responsibility
Corporate responsibility is how we demonstrate accountability and invest in the long-term viability of our business. It’s all the ways we show our people, patients, and partners that we strive to make a positive impact on society and the environment. It’s delivering value in a way that supports a healthy society while addressing its needs and challenges. It’s ensuring patients receive the very best care, advancing sustainability efforts, and underpinned by responsible business management.
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