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 healthcare 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, documents and reports relevant incidents and changes, and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment. The role provides evening coverage and may require coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as needed.

The LPN performs prescribed dialysis procedures, monitors treatments and patient condition, documents care, administers intravenous medication as ordered and permitted by state law, and assists with patient and family education. The position also involves operating and troubleshooting dialysis equipment, responding to emergencies, coordinating care with other professionals, and participating in staff meetings, care planning, and training.

This is a direct-patient-care role in a healthcare facility. Work includes computer and desk tasks, frequent and prolonged standing, bending, and lifting or moving patients with assistance. The employee may occasionally move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, or Corporate meetings may also be required. The work environment has controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, with possible 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 requirements of the Ishihara 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 under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures and administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor’s 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 developing and following patient and family education plans concerning end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures; initiate basic CPR and respond to emergencies related to dialysis treatment.
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
• Conduct and document pre-, 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 and address blood spills according to applicable bloodborne-pathogen policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, patient-care-plan meetings, and scheduled in-service training.
• Act 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 success and advancement.
• Career development opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

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