Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Victor, NY

2d•$22 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides direct patient care as part of a hemodialysis healthcare team, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role performs dialysis procedures for assigned patients, monitors and documents treatment and patient condition, reports changes or equipment problems, and supports patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications. Dialysis experience is not required; paid training is provided. The position includes no on-call, overnight, or Sunday shifts, and may require coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as needed. The nurse also operates and troubleshoots dialysis and emergency equipment, maintains a clean and safe treatment area, participates in care planning and staff meetings, and completes required training and CPR certification. Work is performed in a healthcare facility and involves interaction with patients, staff, and physicians. The role requires frequent prolonged standing, bending, and patient lifting or movement, with assistance or equipment as needed; occasional movement of machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lifting chemical water solutions up to 30 pounds is required. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required, and travel to regional, Business Unit, or 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 hemodialysis theory and practice.
Successfully complete CPR certification.
Complete the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter.
Meet the necessary requirements of the Ishihara 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent prolonged standing and bending; assisting with patient lifting and movement; occasionally moving equipment weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance; and lifting chemical water solutions up to 30 pounds as high as 5 feet.
Ability to travel between assigned facilities and community locations; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.

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 according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in patient records.
Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, and other issues to the supervisor.
Assist with teaching patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
Assist with emergency operational procedures and initiate basic CPR in cardiac or pulmonary emergencies.
Administer intravenous medication according to physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
Perform and document pre-treatment, interim, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
Safely operate dialysis-related 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 with coordinating care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.