LPN / LVN 2

Fresenius Medical Care•Big Lake, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/LVN supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, and customer service standards. As part of the hemodialysis health care team, the nurse provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents relevant incidents or changes, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment. No previous dialysis experience is required; on-the-job training is provided. The role is based at the Big Lake Clinic, which is open Monday through Saturday from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. The employee may occasionally need to float to nearby clinics in Elk River, Buffalo, and Princeton and provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required. The position includes direct patient care and work with dialysis equipment, patients, facility staff, and physicians. Travel between assigned facilities and locations in the community is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels. The employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. Physical demands include frequent, prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. With assistance, the employee may occasionally move machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to heights of up to five feet. Fresenius describes its workplace as offering collaboration, professional support, career development, training, and opportunities to learn and advance. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and an hourly rate of $23.00 to $37.00, depending on work location and qualifications.

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.
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.

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 technical aspects of dialysis procedures as prescribed.
Administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor’s direction.
Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on flow sheets and record other relevant patient-care information in the patient record.
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and new or unusual incidents to the supervisor.
Assist with teaching patients and families about 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 medication according to physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
Perform and document pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
Operate dialysis and emergency equipment safely, following procedures, and provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
Participate in scheduled staff meetings and short- and long-term patient care plan meetings.
Maintain current knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques through scheduled in-service classes and act as a resource for other staff members.
Assist in coordinating the care plan with the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required and travel between assigned facilities and community locations.
Follow the company Compliance Program and applicable regulatory, division, and company policies.
Provide timely communication and follow-up to address customer service issues and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.