Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Springfield, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) works as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports the company's mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer-service standards, and participates in implementing and evaluating patient care. The nurse reports and documents significant or unusual information, incidents, complaints, problems, changes in patient condition, and equipment issues, while helping maintain a clean and safe work environment. The position provides direct patient care and performs technical aspects of dialysis treatments according to prescribed treatment plans and current procedures. It includes monitoring and documenting treatment parameters and patient condition, educating patients and families about end-stage renal disease and dialysis, administering intravenous medication as authorized, assisting with emergency procedures, and operating dialysis and emergency equipment. The LPN/LVN collaborates with the physician, dietitian, social worker, and other staff in coordinating patient care, and participates in meetings and training. Work includes desk and computer tasks as well as frequent direct patient care, prolonged standing, bending, lifting and moving patients, and assisting with ambulation. With assistance, the employee may move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to heights of up to five feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, business unit, and corporate meetings may also be required. The work takes place in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or 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.
Meet the 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.
Hemodialysis experience.
ICU experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to assigned patients.
Perform dialysis procedures and administer and monitor treatments according to the prescribed treatment plan or supervisor direction.
Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in the patient's record.
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and unusual incidents to the supervisor.
Assist in developing and following teaching plans for patients and families regarding end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency operational procedures and initiate basic CPR in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest.
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-related and emergency equipment, and provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area, including addressing blood spills according to company policies.
Participate in staff meetings, patient-care planning meetings, and scheduled in-service training.
Coordinate patient care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers, and act as a resource for other staff members.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.