Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis
About The Position
The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer service philosophy. As part of the hemodialysis healthcare team, the nurse provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents significant or unusual incidents, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment. The role provides direct patient care and performs prescribed technical aspects of dialysis, including administering and monitoring treatments, recording treatment parameters and other patient-care information, reviewing patient condition before, during, and after treatment, administering ordered intravenous medications within applicable state practice laws, assisting with patient and family education, and responding to emergencies. The nurse operates and troubleshoots dialysis and emergency equipment, follows safety and bloodborne-pathogen procedures, and collaborates with colleagues and the care team. The position may require coverage at area facilities and travel between assigned facilities and community locations, as well as occasional travel to regional, business unit, or corporate meetings. Candidates must graduate from an accredited practical nursing program and hold current appropriate state licensure. They must complete hemodialysis theory and practice training, CPR certification, and the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter. One year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred; hemodialysis and ICU experience are preferred but not required. The work is in a healthcare facility and includes direct patient care, frequent prolonged standing and bending, and regular lifting and moving of patients. With assistance, employees may occasionally move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds.
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 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.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent prolonged standing and bending, patient lifting and movement, and occasional assisted movement of equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lifting of chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds.
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 care to assigned patients.
- Perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis 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 the patient record.
- Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and unusual incidents to the supervisor.
- Assist with developing and following plans to educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
- Assist with emergency operational procedures and initiate basic CPR in cardiac or pulmonary arrest; respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
- Administer intravenous medication according to physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
- Perform and document pre-, interim, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
- Safely operate dialysis equipment and provide minor troubleshooting when needed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment environment and promptly address blood spills under applicable policies.
- Operate emergency equipment according to standard operating procedures.
- Participate in scheduled staff meetings and patient care plan meetings.
- Maintain current knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques through scheduled in-service classes.
- Serve as a resource to other staff and help coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
- Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
- Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal and external customers, and respond to customer service issues in a timely manner.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Potential performance-based bonuses for bonus-eligible positions, depending on company and individual performance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
