Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Taylorsville, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, and customer service philosophy. As part of the hemodialysis healthcare team, the LPN provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes participating in patient-care implementation and evaluation, documenting care and reporting changes or concerns, and helping maintain a safe, clean treatment environment.

The position provides direct patient care, performs technical aspects of dialysis procedures, administers and monitors treatments, and assists patients and families with education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications. The LPN also operates dialysis and emergency equipment, responds to treatment emergencies, and coordinates with physicians, dietitians, social workers, and other staff. The role may involve coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.

Work includes desk and computer tasks as well as regular direct patient care. It involves frequent, prolonged standing, bending, heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. With assistance, the employee may occasionally move machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 5 feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, or Corporate meetings may also be required. The work takes place in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and 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 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 the technical aspects of prescribed dialysis procedures.
• Administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on flow sheets and record other patient-care information in the patient record.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, or other concerns 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 in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest and respond to dialysis-treatment 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-related and emergency equipment according to procedures and provide minor troubleshooting when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and patient-care-plan meetings.
• Participate in scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis practice, principles, and techniques.
• Serve as a resource for other staff members and assist with care-plan coordination with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal and external customers, and respond to and follow up on customer service issues.
• Follow FMCNA compliance, regulatory, and company policy requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training, quality-control, and certification procedures to support professional development and advancement.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree