Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN Preceptor

Fresenius Medical Care•Centerville, OH

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Functions as a member of the home dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse both in a home therapies (HT) facility and in a patient’s home. Provides training for new HT LPN/LVNs and/or Home Therapies Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) under in person direct supervision of a registered nurse. Assists with clinical orientation, precepting, and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as orientating facility staff. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports FME commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assurance Indicator (QAI) activities, and actively participates in process improvement activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
Current appropriate state licensure
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by FME.
Attends FME and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager
History of high performance as measured by no lower than a commendable performance evaluation rating on reviews with no recent corrective actions
At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
Employees must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the FME dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification
Intravenous Certification if by State Nurse Practice Act
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Participation in our Leading with Values and Patient Experience workshops desired

Responsibilities

Participates in the recruitment process and training of new clinical staff.
Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to FME.
Functions as a preceptor in direct patient care training programs to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the FME Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), FME policies, procedures, and training standards.
Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other HT LPNs/LVNs and HT PCTs.
Collaborates with the manager and Education in driving FME quality standards through education regarding all chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney disease (AKI-D) regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs.
Provides coaching and developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.
Partners with RN and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems as applicable, and as allowed by local regulations.
Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety of the facility.
Ensures a strong communication process between the managers and Education, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives.
Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for direct patient care staff including contests and other team-based programs.
Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Quality Assurance Indicator (QAI) activities.
Ensures all FME business policies, procedures and systems are incorporated into the training of staff, including compliance with ethical business practices.
Provides direct patient care for assigned patients in accordance with physicians’ orders and state nurse practice laws.
Administers intravenous medications and performs laboratory specimen collection using phlebotomy in accordance with physicians’ orders and state nursing practice laws.
Assists Home Therapies Manager in the identification, evaluation, and training of employee candidates for the home dialysis program.
Reinforces patient training content introduced by the qualified home therapies training nurse as appropriate.
Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patients’ training and treatment.
Ensures the information is documented appropriately in the individual patient record and entered into the Medical Information System.
Responsible for ongoing monitoring, assessment, and intervention for home patients including home visits, clinical appointments, additional training sessions or reviews, lab studies and annual studies such as x-ray and EKG.
Responsible for addressing problems or emergencies within scope of practice.
Responsible for assisting with patient supply procedures, appropriate documentation and ensuring maintenance of FME durable medical equipment, i.e. preventative maintenance, water analysis.
Performs monthly chart audits and reports results to supervisor.
Reports the outcomes to the attending physician(s), the Quality Assurance Committee, and Home Therapies Management.
Under the direction of the Home Therapies Supervisor responsible for making changes in patient treatment plans in conjunction with the physician.
Schedules back-up treatments when necessary, in collaboration with Home Therapies Supervisor and physician.
Participates in education of pre-dialysis and existing ESRD patients regarding treatment options.
Assists with facility Quality Assurance Indicators (QAI) infection control audits.
Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic.
Under the direction of the manager or designee, monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of manager or designee.
Quarterly and under the direction of the Clinical Manager (CM) reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control policies and procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers or bulletin boards.
Under the direction of the Education Department, participates in an education response to internal and external facility surveys.
Participates in and reinforces infection control education of new patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee.
Maintains environmental integrity and aesthetics; ensures all areas are safe and clean.
Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate.
Ensures that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
Completes and documents ongoing participation in Quality Assurance Indicators (QAI) activities.
Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
Reviews treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate.
Prepares initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
Prepares lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
Collects, labels, appropriately prepares and stores lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
Ensures collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.