Lpn/Lvn

Fresenius Medical Care • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/LVN supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, and customer service philosophy. Working as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, this position provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients, participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents significant or unusual information, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment.

The role provides direct patient care and performs technical aspects of dialysis procedures according to prescribed treatment plans. The LPN/LVN monitors and documents treatment and patient information, reports changes in condition or equipment problems, assists with patient and family education, administers intravenous medication as authorized, and responds to emergencies. The position also operates and troubleshoots dialysis and emergency equipment, follows infection-control procedures, and participates in staff meetings, care-planning activities, and training.

Work takes place in a healthcare facility and includes interaction with patients, staff, and physicians. The role involves frequent, prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting and moving of patients, and occasional movement of machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance. It may also involve lifting chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet, travel between assigned facilities and community locations, and possible exposure to infectious or contagious 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 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.
• Report significant patient-condition changes, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, or other relevant information to the supervisor.
• Assist with patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures, administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws, and initiate basic CPR in cardiac or pulmonary emergencies.
• Perform and document pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
• Safely operate dialysis and emergency equipment and provide minor troubleshooting when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, patient-care planning, and scheduled in-service classes.
• Act as a resource for other staff and help coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
• Follow company compliance, regulatory, safety, and customer-service requirements.

Benefits

• Paid dialysis training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility for healthcare benefits 30 days after hire.
• Generous PTO and ESL leave accrual.
• 401(k) retirement benefits with company match.
• Perks and discount programs.
• Training provided.

What This Job Offers

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