Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Hilo, HI

14d•$26 - $42•Onsite

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 role supports the company’s mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer service standards, and contributes to implementing and evaluating patient care. It also involves reporting and documenting incidents or changes, maintaining a safe and clean treatment environment, and communicating effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other care professionals. The nurse provides direct patient care and performs prescribed dialysis procedures, monitors treatments and patient condition, documents treatment parameters and care, administers intravenous medications as authorized, and responds to emergencies. The role includes educating patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications; operating and troubleshooting dialysis and emergency equipment; participating in care planning and staff development; and providing coverage at area facilities when needed. The work takes place in a healthcare facility and includes desk and computer work as well as direct patient care. Duties regularly involve lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and prolonged standing and bending. With assistance, the employee may occasionally move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and corporate meetings may also be required. The 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/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 requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

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 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, incidents, complaints, or other concerns to the supervisor.
Assist in developing and following teaching plans for patients and families covering end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency operational procedures; initiate basic CPR in cardiac or pulmonary arrest and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
Review and document patient condition before, during, and after treatment.
Operate dialysis and emergency equipment safely and according to procedures; perform minor troubleshooting when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
Participate in staff meetings, patient care plan meetings, and scheduled in-service training.
Serve as a resource for staff and assist in coordinating care plans with the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal and external customers, and respond to customer service concerns in a timely manner.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.