Outpatient Licensed Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis
About The Position
Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking an Outpatient Licensed Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide personal attention, professional insight, and encouragement to patients. This role involves enhancing each patient's future and connecting with personal goals within the global leader in dialysis healthcare. The company is the nation's largest provider of renal care products and services, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers, pharmaceuticals, and operates the country's largest renal specialty laboratories. The position supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy, adhering to the FMCNA Compliance Program and all regulatory requirements. The nurse functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participating in the implementation and evaluation of patient care, and promoting a safe and clean work environment.
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.
- Must complete the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter.
- Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during times of short-staffing or as required.
- Employees must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Nice To Haves
- One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
- Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
- ICU experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for driving the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards.
- Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
- Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.
- Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
- Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed.
- Administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directed by the supervisor.
- Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets.
- Document other information related to the care of the patient in the individual patient record.
- Responsible for reporting any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor.
- Assist in developing and following the teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications.
- Assist with all emergency operational procedures.
- Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
- Perform and document pre, interim, and post treatment review of patient condition.
- Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest, and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment.
- Safely operate all dialysis related equipment according to the proper procedures.
- Provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
- Ensure a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.
- Ensure all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
- Operate all emergency equipment effectively in accordance to the standard operation procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
- Assist in short term and long term patient care plan meetings.
- Acquire information and knowledge in current practice related to dialysis principals and technique by participating in scheduled in-service classes.
- Act as a resource person for other staff members.
- Assist with the coordination of the care plan with Physician, Dietitian and Social Worker.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Major holidays off!
- 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator
- Up to $4,400 tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
- Outstanding tuition reimbursement program.
- Opportunities to give back by participating in philanthropy and community outreach programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
