Fresenius pay/offer

NurseRies, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2016

Completely depends on what city you're in...

NurseRies, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2016

That would be great in the south and terrible in California, New York, Washington, or other New England states ...

Optimistic_RN_ · Mar 21, 2016

That would be great in the south and terrible in California, New York, Washington, or other New England states ...

I'm in Alabama its in the Birmingham area

verdeacres · Mar 22, 2016

It would seem competitive in the area that you are living in. If this is your first RN position, it is very nice to have the previous dialysis experience.

NurseRies, BSN, RN · Mar 22, 2016

I would think that's pretty good for the area then! When I was a new grad 6 years ago, I got $21 in South Carolina in dialysis. Even here in Denver, new grads are making about $25-27 and the cost of living here is crazy. So I would say you have a very good offer. If you want to make more 5 years from now tho you may have to try a different specialty or new job. Then when you come back to dialysis if you want, you will be paid for you experience . But for a new grad that's a great rate.

nutella, MSN, RN · Mar 23, 2016

as far as I remember, Fresenius gives the hiring manager some guidance as to what they can offer - they recommend the hourly rate based on experience and living area / compared to other similar jobs/situations.

I think, if you have worked as a dialysis tech for some while, try to push it a bit. Also, what is your degree? ADN or BSN? If you have been a tech for some while you can argue that while you will have to be trained in your RN role, the company will directly benefit from your previous experience. You will be (hopefully) safer and more independent as compared to other new grads without HD experience and that should be reflected in your pay. I would add some bucks to the offer and politely point out how valuable you will be...

verdeacres · Mar 23, 2016

Yes, they do have some latitude like nutella said, but they are extremely cheap. Best of luck to you, OP.

Optimistic_RN_ · Mar 23, 2016

as far as I remember, Fresenius gives the hiring manager some guidance as to what they can offer - they recommend the hourly rate based on experience and living area / compared to other similar jobs/situations.
I think, if you have worked as a dialysis tech for some while, try to push it a bit. Also, what is your degree? ADN or BSN? If you have been a tech for some while you can argue that while you will have to be trained in your RN role, the company will directly benefit from your previous experience. You will be (hopefully) safer and more independent as compared to other new grads without HD experience and that should be reflected in your pay. I would add some bucks to the offer and politely point out how valuable you will be...

By bucks , how much more could I ask for without possibly offending the initial offer ... I wanted 28.50 but am unsure if that is too much more then what they offered already

nutella, MSN, RN · Mar 23, 2016

By bucks , how much more could I ask for without possibly offending the initial offer ... I wanted 28.50 but am unsure if that is too much more then what they offered already

You can tell them that you want to be upfront and to offset your cost of living and student loans you have to ask for an hourly amount of 29.00 . And then take it from there. If you have good argument, good work history , and experience in dialysis you have some strong arguments for you.

Dialysis is an area that has a high turnover of nurses in a lot of clinics - hiring somebody who knows the business at least as a tech and is willing to put up with the craziness of dialysis will reduce their risk that you bolt after 6 months - they should pay you for this.

Also, check out if they will pay for you to further your education if you do not have your BSN yet...

Optimistic_RN_ · Mar 23, 2016

You can tell them that you want to be upfront and to offset your cost of living and student loans you have to ask for an hourly amount of 29.00 . And then take it from there. If you have good argument, good work history , and experience in dialysis you have some strong arguments for you.
Dialysis is an area that has a high turnover of nurses in a lot of clinics - hiring somebody who knows the business at least as a tech and is willing to put up with the craziness of dialysis will reduce their risk that you bolt after 6 months - they should pay you for this.
Also, check out if they will pay for you to further your education if you do not have your BSN yet...

Thank you so much, you have been very helpful. I've discussed the education assistance as well , that was another huge reason to work for this company, they reimburse very well and the fact that I previously worked there as a tech at a different location and know what to expect. I had great references from my previous manager who stated she would gladly hire me there if there were an open position and all the co-workers had great things to say as well so hopefully this helps a lot .