Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•King George, VA

1d•$22 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) works as part of the hemodialysis health care team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports the company’s mission, values, customer service standards, and compliance requirements, and participates in implementing and evaluating patient care. The nurse reports and documents unusual incidents, changes, complaints, problems, and equipment issues, and helps maintain a clean and safe work environment. The position provides direct patient care and performs prescribed technical aspects of dialysis, including administering and monitoring treatments, documenting treatment parameters and patient information, educating patients and families, administering intravenous medication as permitted by physician orders and state nursing laws, and responding to treatment-related emergencies. The nurse also operates and troubleshoots dialysis and emergency equipment, contributes to care planning and staff development, and may provide coverage at other area facilities. Work includes desk and computer tasks as well as direct patient care. It regularly involves lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and prolonged standing and bending. With assistance, the employee may move machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to heights of up to five feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The setting is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN or 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.
Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
Meet the requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to perform the physical demands described, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, patient lifting and movement, and assisted movement of equipment.

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 in accordance with 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, and equipment problems to the supervisor.
Assist with patient and family education about end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency operational procedures and initiate basic CPR in cardiac or pulmonary arrest; respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
Review and document patient condition before, during, and after treatment.
Safely operate dialysis-related equipment, perform minor troubleshooting, and operate emergency equipment according to procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
Participate in scheduled staff meetings and short- and long-term patient care plan meetings.
Attend scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis practice and techniques.
Serve as a resource for other staff and assist with care-plan coordination involving the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
Report and document new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems.
Deliver outstanding customer service and communicate effectively and promptly with internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.