Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission and customer service standards, follows compliance and regulatory requirements, and works as part of a 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, reports and documents significant or unusual events, and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment.

The role provides direct patient care and performs technical aspects of prescribed dialysis procedures, including administering and monitoring treatments, documenting treatment parameters and patient information, and reporting changes in patient condition or equipment issues. The LPN helps educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications; administers intravenous medication as ordered and permitted by state law; performs pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews; and responds to emergencies, including initiating basic CPR.

The position also involves safe operation and minor troubleshooting of dialysis equipment, maintaining a sanitary treatment area, addressing blood spills according to policy, participating in staff and care-plan meetings, attending in-service training, and coordinating care with physicians and other team members. Work includes interaction with patients and staff, frequent and prolonged standing, bending, and regular heavy lifting or moving of patients, with assistance as needed. Occasional assisted movement of equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lifting chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds may be required. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, business-unit, or corporate meetings may also be required. The healthcare work environment has controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN/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.
• Meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.

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 and perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures.
• Administer and monitor dialysis treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters and other relevant patient-care information in the patient record.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, or other issues to the supervisor.
• Assist with patient and family education regarding end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures; initiate basic CPR and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
• Perform and document pre-treatment, interim, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
• Safely operate dialysis equipment and perform minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dialysis treatment area and address blood spills according to company policy.
• Operate emergency equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and assist with short- and long-term patient care plan meetings.
• Participate in scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques.
• Act as a resource for other staff members and help coordinate patient care with the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training, quality-control, and certification procedures intended to support professional success and advancement.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree