Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Vicksburg, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while following compliance, regulatory, and company policy requirements. As part of the hemodialysis health care 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, documents and reports significant events or problems, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment.

The role includes providing direct patient care and performing dialysis procedures according to each patient’s treatment plan. The nurse monitors and documents treatment parameters and patient condition, administers intravenous medications as authorized, supports patient and family education, and responds to emergencies. The position also involves operating and troubleshooting dialysis and emergency equipment, maintaining sanitary treatment areas, collaborating with other care team members, and participating in meetings and ongoing training.

This position involves direct patient care in a health care facility, frequent and prolonged standing, bending, and lifting or moving patients. The nurse may need to move equipment with assistance, lift chemical water solutions, and travel between assigned facilities and community locations. The work environment has controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, 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.
• Meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara’s 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 preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
• ICU experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients.
• Perform technical aspects of dialysis procedures as prescribed 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, incidents, complaints, or other problems to the supervisor.
• Assist with developing and following a teaching plan for patients and families covering 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 in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
• Perform and document pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
• Safely operate dialysis-related equipment and provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
• Operate emergency equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings and short- and long-term patient care plan meetings.
• Participate in scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques.
• Act as a resource for other staff members and assist in coordinating care plans with the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
• 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 supporting professional development and advancement.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

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