Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Claxton, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, and customer-service standards. Working as part of a hemodialysis healthcare team under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the LPN provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients, participates in implementing and evaluating care, and reports and documents significant or unusual information, incidents, complaints, problems, and changes in patient condition. The role also helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary treatment environment and follows applicable compliance, regulatory, and company requirements.

The position includes direct patient care and technical work related to dialysis treatments and equipment, patient and family education, emergency response, and coordination with the care team. The LPN participates in staff meetings, care-plan meetings, and scheduled training, and may provide coverage at area facilities. The work involves frequent standing, bending, and assisting with patient mobility and lifting, along with possible travel between facilities and other locations. The healthcare-facility 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 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.
• 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 is preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience is preferred but not required.
• ICU experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to assigned patients and perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures.
• Administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Record dialysis treatment parameters on flow sheets and document other patient-care information in the patient record.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, and equipment 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-related emergencies.
• Administer intravenous medication according to physician orders and state nurse-practice laws.
• Perform and document pre-treatment, interim, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
• Operate dialysis-related equipment safely, provide minor troubleshooting, and operate emergency equipment according to procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to bloodborne-pathogen control policies.
• Participate in scheduled 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.
• Serve as a resource for other staff 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.
• Provide timely communication and follow-up to address customer-service issues and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Adhere to FMCNA’s Compliance Program and applicable regulatory, division, and company policies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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