Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care•Baltimore, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, and customer service standards as a member of the hemodialysis health care team. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the LPN provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients, participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, and reports and documents new or unusual incidents, patient information, complaints, and problems. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment and follows applicable regulatory, company, and division policies. The LPN provides and documents direct patient care and dialysis treatments, monitors patient condition and treatment parameters, administers intravenous medications as ordered and permitted by state law, and assists with patient and family education. The role also operates dialysis and emergency equipment, performs minor troubleshooting, responds to emergencies, participates in care planning and staff meetings, and maintains current dialysis knowledge through training. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, or Corporate meetings may also be required. The work takes place in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels. The position includes desk and computer work, frequent and prolonged standing, bending, and regular heavy lifting or moving of patients, with assistance when needed. Employees may occasionally move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 5 feet. Exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials may occur.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN or LVN).
Current appropriate state licensure.
Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
Successfully complete CPR certification.
Complete the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter.
Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
Meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, assisting with patient lifting and movement, and occasionally moving equipment with assistance.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
ICU experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
Perform technical aspects of dialysis procedures and administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on flow sheets and record other patient-care information in individual patient records.
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, and other concerns to the supervisor.
Assist in developing and following patient and family teaching plans covering end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency operational procedures, initiate basic CPR in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest, and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
Administer intravenous medications according to physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
Perform and document pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
Safely operate dialysis-related equipment and provide minor troubleshooting when needed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area; address blood spills according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
Operate emergency equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Participate in scheduled staff meetings and short- and long-term patient care plan meetings.
Attend scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques.
Act as a resource for other staff and help coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal and external customers, responding to and following up on customer-service concerns.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Potential performance-based bonuses for bonus-eligible positions, depending on company and individual performance
Tuition reimbursement program
Training and certification procedures
Opportunities for career development and advancement