Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Webster, NY

3d•$22 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) works as part of the hemodialysis health care team, providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, documents and reports significant or unusual incidents and changes, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment. Dialysis experience is not required; paid training is provided. The position has no on-call shifts, overnight shifts, or Sunday work. The nurse provides direct patient care, performs prescribed dialysis procedures, monitors and documents treatment parameters and patient condition, administers intravenous medications as authorized, and responds to emergencies. The role also supports patient and family education, operates and troubleshoots dialysis and emergency equipment, participates in care planning and staff meetings, and coordinates with physicians and other care team members. Coverage at area facilities may be required during short staffing or as needed. The work includes desk and computer tasks and regular interaction with patients, staff, and physicians. Direct care involves frequent and prolonged standing, bending, lifting and moving patients, and assisting with ambulation. With assistance, the employee may occasionally move 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 healthcare-facility environment has controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels, with possible exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials.

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 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's direction.
Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in the patient record.
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and unusual incidents to the supervisor.
Assist with patient and family education regarding end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency operational procedures, administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws, and initiate basic CPR in cardiac or pulmonary arrest.
Perform and document pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
Safely operate dialysis and emergency equipment and provide minor troubleshooting when needed.
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 the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
Meet customer service standards and communicate effectively and promptly with internal and external customers.