Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care•Camas, WA

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports Fresenius Medical Care North America's mission, values, and customer service standards while providing safe, effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The position participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents changes or unusual incidents, and helps maintain a safe, clean treatment environment. This is a regional float role that may require coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as needed, as well as travel between assigned facilities and community locations. The LPN/LVN provides direct patient care, performs prescribed dialysis procedures, administers and monitors treatments, records treatment parameters and patient information, and communicates significant changes or equipment issues to the supervisor. The role also supports patient and family education, responds to dialysis-related emergencies, operates and troubleshoots equipment, participates in care planning and staff meetings, and completes required training. The work includes patient interaction and computer and desk work in a healthcare facility, with possible exposure to infectious materials and physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and assisting patients.

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.
Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
Meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

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 care to assigned patients and perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures.
Administer and monitor dialysis treatments in accordance with the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters, patient condition, and other care information in patient records.
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, complaints, and unusual incidents to the supervisor.
Assist with patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency 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-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
Operate dialysis and emergency equipment safely according to procedures and provide minor troubleshooting.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to bloodborne pathogen policies.
Participate in staff meetings, patient care plan meetings, and scheduled in-service classes.
Coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers, and act as a resource for other staff members.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required, and travel between assigned facilities and community locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.