Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Springfield, TN

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About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) works as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role includes implementing and evaluating patient care, performing and documenting treatment and patient assessments, and reporting changes in patient condition, equipment problems, incidents, or other concerns to a supervisor. The nurse also helps educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications.

The position requires operating dialysis and emergency equipment safely, assisting with emergency procedures, maintaining a clean and sanitary treatment area, and collaborating with physicians and other care team members. The nurse may provide coverage at area facilities and travel between assigned facilities or to meetings. Work takes place in a healthcare setting and may involve exposure to infectious materials, frequent prolonged standing, bending, and assisting with lifting and moving patients and equipment.

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 times of 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 and other relevant patient-care information in patient records.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, or other concerns to the supervisor.
• Assist in developing and following teaching plans for patients and families covering 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-related 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 and provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen control 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 help coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree