Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Norwalk, CA

10d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse works as part of the hemodialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports the organization’s mission, values, customer service standards, compliance requirements, and commitment to a safe, clean work environment. The nurse participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents incidents and changes in patient condition, and communicates with patients, families, colleagues, and other care team members. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care; performing and documenting dialysis procedures and treatment parameters; monitoring patient condition before, during, and after treatment; administering intravenous medications as authorized; assisting with patient and family education; and responding to dialysis-related emergencies. The nurse also safely operates and troubleshoots dialysis equipment, maintains a sanitary treatment area, participates in meetings and training, and helps coordinate care with physicians, dietitians, and social workers. The position involves work in a health care facility and regular interaction with patients, staff, and physicians. It requires frequent, prolonged standing, bending, lifting and moving patients, and occasional assisted movement of machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds. Travel between assigned facilities and locations in the community is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The hourly pay range is $28–$39, depending on work location and qualifications.

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.
Meet the necessary requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
Ability to perform the described physical functions, including prolonged standing, bending, patient lifting and movement, and occasional movement of equipment and chemical water solutions.

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 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, and equipment problems to the supervisor.
Assist in developing and following the teaching plan for patients and families on end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency operational procedures and initiate basic CPR in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest.
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 equipment and provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment environment and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
Operate emergency equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Participate in staff meetings, patient care plan meetings, and scheduled in-service classes.
Act as a resource for other staff and assist with coordination of care with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
Report and document new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the supervisor.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.