Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Roanoke Rapids, NC

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About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, vision, values, and customer-service philosophy while working as part of a hemodialysis healthcare team. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the LPN/LVN provides safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients, participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, and reports and documents new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems. The role also promotes and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment.

The position provides direct patient care and performs technical aspects of prescribed dialysis procedures, administers and monitors treatments, documents treatment parameters and patient information, and communicates changes in patient condition or equipment problems to a supervisor. The LPN/LVN assists with patient and family education, emergency procedures, care planning, and coordination with physicians and other care-team professionals. The role includes operating and troubleshooting dialysis equipment, maintaining sanitation and safety, attending staff meetings and training, and providing coverage at area facilities when needed.

The work includes desk and computer tasks as well as frequent direct patient care, including heavy lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, and bending. The employee may occasionally move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The healthcare-facility environment has controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, with 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 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.
• Administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets and record other patient-care information in individual patient records.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, and equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Assist in developing and following teaching plans for patients and families concerning end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures, initiate basic CPR measures during cardiac or pulmonary arrest, and respond to dialysis-treatment 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.
• Safely operate dialysis-related equipment, provide minor troubleshooting, and effectively operate emergency equipment according to procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dialysis 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 practice and techniques.
• Act as a resource for other staff members and assist with care-plan coordination involving the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
• Provide timely customer service, maintain effective relationships through communication, and follow up to resolve customer-service issues.
• Report and document new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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