LPN-Evenings/Float

Fresenius Medical Care • Claremont, NH

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 care team, the LPN 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 significant or unusual incidents, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment.

The role includes direct patient care, dialysis treatment administration and monitoring, patient and family education, documentation, emergency response, and safe operation of dialysis and emergency equipment. The LPN also participates in staff and patient-care planning meetings, pursues current dialysis knowledge through in-service training, and assists with coordination of care. Coverage at area facilities may be required during staffing shortages or as needed.

Work involves patient and staff interaction, computer and desk work, frequent prolonged standing, bending, and regular heavy lifting or moving of patients. 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 healthcare work environment has 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/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 necessary 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 is preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience is preferred but not required.
• ICU experience is 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 relevant patient-care information.
• 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 in cardiac or pulmonary arrest and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
• 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 as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and short- and long-term patient-care planning meetings.
• Attend scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis practice, principles, and techniques.
• Act as a resource for other staff and help coordinate care plans with the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
• 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 success and advancement.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

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