fresenius dialysis and misdemeanor

nurse.etc · Sep 23, 2019

for anyone who is struggling to find work, I've been successful in landing a job with fresenius. They were totally okay with the peer program (as I expected because diaylsis is generally recovery friendly). My worry was HR accepting my misdemeanor. I was honest through the whole process and when my background check was flagged I was given the chance to tell my side of the story. My story reads decently on paper despite the fact that I was popped for diversion. Each case is taken individually and I was permitted to join the team. I wanted to share this for anyone struggling. I've been denied so many times i was close to giving up searching. I find most managers are okay with the program but HR stops it when they see criminal charges. Fresenius allowed me to explain my situation and I am very grateful.

rn1965, ADN · Sep 23, 2019

Congratulations and thank you for the follow up. It helps for those like me, who will soon be starting a job search.

nurse.etc · Sep 23, 2019

good luck to you! dont give up. I was denied by multiple nursing homes, LTACs and assisted living facilities due to my misdemeanor. it was very upsetting but this position is so much better than anything I could've hoped for. brutal honesty and showing true remorse and subsequent redemption for the mistakes I made was always the best policy for getting a chance.

Texasmama72 · Mar 24, 2020

Did you have experience? All the jobs I see require experience...

nurse.etc · Mar 24, 2020

4 minutes ago, Texasmama72 said:
Did you have experience? All the jobs I see require experience...

No outpatient dialysis experience, but I had many years of critical care. During my time there I was CRRT certified. So yes and no? Fresenius will hire new grads even, but from what I've seen, that's only when theyve worked as a dialysis technician before graduating. Most dialysis positions want you to have previous dialysis experience OR critical care experience.

brunettegirl212 · May 20, 2020

Hello,

I had an interview with Fresenius and my background check was flagged due to to my nursing license that got probation. I received probation because I was previously treated for opioid abuse in 2013 and had two misdemeanor convictions. Fresenius called to review my background and told me it could possibly exclude me from employment. However I asked them to give me a chance and told them that the reason was for a mistake long ago and that I currently work a recovery program. They asked me a series of questions about my recovery and my arrest. Has anyone else had to go through this and how did it turn out?

Anonynurse66 · Jul 12, 2020

Hi @brunettegirl212

How did things play out with Fresnius? I hope you got the position and everything’s going well!!

Perdy95, BSN, RN · Jun 14, 2022

I was offered a job with Fresenius and my background showed my recent misdemeanor of attempted theft of a legend drug. I have an interview tomorrow to discuss. I’m hoping they don’t rescind the offer.

trlg89 · Feb 28

HI Im a nurse who will be on probation in the near future. I was wondering if fresenius will hire nurses on probation? I spoke to one nurse that says the PCTs work under my license and im not sure a probationary nurse would qualify with that. My license is clear now but upcoming investigation and from what my friends on probation state that it will be rough finding a job. I just didn't want to start one and lose it in a few months. Any information would be appreciated.

Erin1984 · Feb 29

Do you have Davita in Alabama? It's a dialysis company. That's where I work and they are very probation/monitoring friendly

trlg89 · Feb 29

Hi yes there are a few Davita's scattered through Alabama but nothing close to me. Fresenius says the PCT's would be working under my license so it sounds like that may not work. I appreciate you responding though because it's a lonely feeling not finding a job. Thank goodness for my husband. Thanks again