LPN Hemodialysis Incenter-Outpatient

Fresenius Medical Care • Carrollton, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN supports Fresenius Medical Care North America's mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer service standards. As part of the hemodialysis health care team, the LPN provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents unusual incidents and changes, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment.

The position provides direct patient care and performs the technical aspects of dialysis treatments as prescribed. It involves monitoring and documenting treatment and patient-condition information, educating patients and families, responding to emergencies, and coordinating care with physicians and other team members. The LPN may provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.

The work includes desk and computer activities as well as frequent, prolonged standing, bending, and direct patient interaction. It regularly involves heavy lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation. 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 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 environment is a health care facility with 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 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 dialysis procedures as prescribed.
• Administer and monitor treatments according to the current 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 with patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures, initiate basic CPR when needed, and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
• Administer intravenous medications according to physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
• Review and document patient condition before, during, and after treatment.
• Safely operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment, performing minor troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dialysis treatment area and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and patient care plan meetings.
• Attend scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques.
• Serve as a resource for other staff and assist in coordinating care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• 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 supporting professional development and advancement.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

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