Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Fresenius Medical Care • Newnan, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 company's mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer service standards, and participates in implementing and evaluating patient care. The nurse reports and documents changes, unusual incidents, complaints, and problems, and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment.

The position provides direct patient care and performs prescribed technical aspects of dialysis treatment, including administering and monitoring treatments, documenting treatment parameters and patient information, administering intravenous medication as ordered and permitted by state law, and conducting pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews. The LPN assists with patient and family education, care planning, emergencies, and coordination with physicians and other care-team members. The role also includes operating and troubleshooting dialysis equipment, attending staff meetings and training, and providing coverage at area facilities when needed.

Work includes desk and computer tasks as well as regular direct patient care, which can involve lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, bending, and moving equipment or chemical water solutions. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meeting travel may also be required. The work environment is a climate-controlled health care facility with moderate noise and possible 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.
• Meet the requirements of the Ishihara 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 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 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 the patient record.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and unusual incidents 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 and respond to dialysis-related 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 equipment and provide minor troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment environment and address blood spills according to company policy.
• 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 in coordinating care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
• Maintain effective communication and relationships with internal and external customers, responding to and following up on service issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training, quality-control, and certification procedures that support 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