Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Collierville, TN

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About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) works as part of a hemodialysis healthcare 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, reports and documents significant or unusual incidents and changes, and helps maintain a safe and clean treatment environment.

The nurse provides direct patient care, performs prescribed dialysis procedures, monitors and documents treatment parameters, administers intravenous medications as authorized, and helps educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications. The position also involves responding to emergencies, operating and troubleshooting dialysis equipment, participating in care planning and staff education, and coordinating with physicians and other care-team members.

The work includes desk and computer tasks as well as frequent direct patient care, including lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and prolonged standing and bending. The employee may occasionally move equipment with assistance and lift chemical water solutions. 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, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or 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.
• Meet the 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 prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures 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 record.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and other unusual incidents to the supervisor.
• Help develop and follow teaching plans for patients and families concerning end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures and initiate basic CPR in cardiac or pulmonary arrest.
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and 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 environment and address blood spills according to company policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, patient-care-plan meetings, and scheduled in-service classes.
• Serve as a resource for other staff members and help coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
• Deliver timely customer service, maintain effective relationships, and respond to customer-service issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training, quality-control, and certification procedures intended to support 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