Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Morehead City, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) works as part of a hemodialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports FMCNA’s mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer-service standards, and participates in implementing and evaluating patient care. The nurse reports and documents significant or unusual incidents, changes in patient condition, complaints, problems, and equipment issues, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary treatment environment.

The position provides direct patient care and performs technical aspects of dialysis treatments as prescribed. Duties include monitoring and documenting treatment and patient information, assisting with patient and family education, administering intravenous medication as authorized, responding to emergencies, operating and troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating with other members of the care team. The nurse also participates in staff meetings, care-plan meetings, and in-service training, and may provide coverage at area facilities when needed.

Work includes desk and computer duties as well as frequent patient interaction and direct care. Physical demands include prolonged standing, bending, lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and occasionally moving equipment with assistance. The role involves work in a health care facility, potential exposure to infectious or contagious materials, and travel between assigned facilities and community locations; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required.

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 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 technical aspects of dialysis procedures as prescribed and administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in the patient's record.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and unusual incidents to the supervisor.
• Assist with 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 in cardiac or pulmonary arrest, and respond to dialysis-treatment emergencies.
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and applicable state nurse practice laws.
• Perform and document pre-, 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 company bloodborne pathogen policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, patient care-plan meetings, and scheduled in-service classes.
• Act as a resource for other staff and assist in coordinating care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
• Follow FMCNA compliance, regulatory, company-policy, and customer-service requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training, quality-control, and certification procedures supporting professional development and advancement.
• 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