Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Victor, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission and provides safe, effective dialysis therapy as part of a hemodialysis healthcare team under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Dialysis experience is not required; paid training is provided. The position involves direct patient care, implementing and evaluating patient care, documenting treatment and patient information, and reporting significant changes or problems to a supervisor. The nurse also helps maintain a clean and safe work environment and supports patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications. The role includes operating dialysis and emergency equipment, administering intravenous medication as ordered and permitted by state nurse practice laws, assisting with emergency procedures, and coordinating care with physicians, dietitians, social workers, and other staff. The position may require coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as needed. The posting highlights growth and advancement opportunities and states there is no on-call work, overnight work, or Sunday work. Work takes place in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. The work includes computer and desk tasks as well as frequent, prolonged standing, bending, lifting and moving patients, and assisting with ambulation. With assistance, employees may occasionally move machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. Exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials may occur. The role requires graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing and current appropriate state licensure. Candidates must complete hemodialysis training, CPR certification, and the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter. One year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred; hemodialysis and ICU experience are preferred but not required. Candidates must meet the requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test and have good verbal and written communication skills. The hourly pay range is $22.00–$35.00, depending on work location and qualifications.

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 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 prescribed dialysis procedures and 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 the patient record.
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and new or unusual incidents, complaints, or problems to the supervisor.
Assist in developing and following teaching plans for patients and families about 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-treatment emergencies.
Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
Perform and document pre-treatment, interim, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
Safely operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment and provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to FMCNA 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; act as a resource for other staff members.
Assist with care-plan coordination involving the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
Drive FMCNA customer-service standards, maintain effective relationships through timely communication, and respond to and follow up on customer-service issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.