Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Acute Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Mansfield, OH

18h

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse supports Fresenius Medical Care North America's mission, values, and customer service standards as part of a hemodialysis healthcare 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 unusual incidents, changes, complaints, or problems. The role also promotes a safe and clean work environment.

The position provides direct patient care and performs technical aspects of dialysis procedures, administers and monitors treatments, documents treatment parameters and patient information, and helps educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications. The LPN administers intravenous medication as permitted by physician orders and state nurse practice laws, assists with emergencies, and performs basic CPR when needed.

The LPN safely operates dialysis and emergency equipment, performs minor troubleshooting, maintains a sanitary treatment area, and follows bloodborne pathogen procedures. The role participates in staff and patient-care planning meetings, completes required in-service training, serves as a resource to colleagues, and helps coordinate care with physicians, dietitians, and social workers. Coverage at area facilities may be required during short-staffing or as needed.

Work includes desk and computer tasks and interaction with patients, staff, and physicians. Direct care regularly involves heavy lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, and bending. With assistance, the employee may occasionally move machines or equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 5 feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The environment is that of a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials.

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 the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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 as part of the hemodialysis team under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform technical aspects of dialysis procedures and administer and monitor treatments in accordance with the treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in the patient record.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and unusual incidents to the supervisor.
• Assist in developing and following patient and family education plans covering end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures, administer intravenous medication as permitted by orders and state nursing laws, and initiate basic CPR during cardiac or pulmonary arrest.
• Perform and document pre-treatment, interim, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
• Safely operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment and perform minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dialysis treatment area and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and short- and long-term patient care plan meetings.
• Participate in in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques.
• Act as a resource for other staff and help coordinate care with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
• Deliver timely customer service, maintain effective relationships, and respond to and follow up on customer service issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training, quality control, and certification procedures supporting professional development and advancement.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed