Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while complying with the FMCNA Compliance Program and applicable regulatory, division, and company policies. As part of the hemodialysis health care team, provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents new or unusual incidents and other concerns to a supervisor, and helps maintain a safe and clean work environment. The role provides direct patient care and performs prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures, including administering and monitoring treatments, documenting treatment parameters and patient information, and reporting changes in patient condition or equipment problems. The nurse helps educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications; administers intravenous medications as authorized; conducts pre-, interim, and post-treatment reviews; and responds to emergencies, including initiating basic CPR measures. The position also involves operating dialysis and emergency equipment, performing minor troubleshooting, maintaining a sanitary treatment area, addressing blood spills according to policy, participating in staff and care-plan meetings, completing in-service training, and coordinating care with physicians, dietitians, and social workers. Coverage at area facilities may be required during short staffing or as needed. Work includes direct patient care and may involve travel between facilities and community locations, with possible travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN).
Hold 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.
Have 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 care to assigned patients and perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures.
Administer and monitor dialysis treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
Document dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in the patient record.
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, and equipment problems to a supervisor.
Help develop and follow teaching plans for patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency operational procedures and respond to dialysis-related emergencies, including initiating basic CPR when needed.
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.
Operate dialysis-related equipment safely and perform minor troubleshooting when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
Operate emergency equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Participate in staff meetings and short- and long-term patient-care-plan meetings.
Attend scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques.
Serve as a resource for other staff and help coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
Report and document new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to a supervisor.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.