Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Warr Acres, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) works as part of the hemodialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents new or unusual incidents and changes, and helps maintain a safe and clean work environment. It supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer service standards.

The nurse provides and documents direct patient care and prescribed dialysis procedures, monitors treatment parameters and patient condition, administers intravenous medications as authorized, supports patient and family education, and responds to emergencies. The position also operates and troubleshoots dialysis equipment, maintains treatment-area safety and sanitation, participates in care planning and staff meetings, and completes required training. Coverage at area facilities may be needed during short staffing or as required.

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.
• Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
• Meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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 prescribed technical aspects of dialysis treatments.
• Administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Record treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets and document other patient-care information in individual patient records.
• 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 and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
• Administer intravenous medication according to physician orders and applicable state nurse practice laws.
• Review and document patient condition before, during, and after treatment.
• Operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment safely and according to procedures; provide minor troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment environment and address blood spills according to company policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, patient care plan meetings, and scheduled in-service classes.
• Serve as a resource to staff and help coordinate 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 intended to support professional success and advancement.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed