Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Cortland, NY

20h•$21 - $34

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) works as part of a hemodialysis healthcare team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The nurse participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents unusual incidents or changes, and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment. Dialysis experience is not required; paid training is provided. The role includes direct patient care and technical dialysis procedures, administering and monitoring treatments according to the care plan, documenting treatment and patient information, assisting with patient and family education, administering intravenous medication as permitted by physician orders and state nurse practice laws, and responding to emergencies. The nurse also operates dialysis and emergency equipment, participates in care planning and staff meetings, and pursues current knowledge through in-service training. The position is full-time, with no overnight shifts or Sundays. Coverage at area facilities may be needed during short staffing or as required. The work includes computer and desk tasks and frequent interaction with patients, staff, and physicians. Direct care regularly involves lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation. The role requires frequent, prolonged standing and bending; occasional assisted movement of machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds; and lifting chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds as high as five feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required, and travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required. The healthcare work environment has controlled air temperature and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN or 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 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 is preferred.
Hemodialysis experience is preferred but not required.
ICU experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to assigned patients.
Perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures and administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in patient records.
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 covering 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.
Review and document patient condition before, during, and after treatment.
Safely operate dialysis equipment, perform minor troubleshooting, and operate emergency equipment according to procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment environment and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
Participate in staff meetings and short- and long-term patient care plan meetings.
Participate in scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis practices and techniques.
Act as a resource for staff and assist with coordinating care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
Provide timely customer service, communicate effectively, and follow up to resolve customer service issues.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.