Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
About The Position
The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, values, customer service philosophy, and compliance requirements. The LPN participates in implementing and evaluating patient care, reports and documents new or unusual incidents and problems, and helps maintain a safe, clean work environment. The position provides direct patient care and performs technical aspects of dialysis procedures according to prescribed treatment plans. It includes monitoring and documenting treatment and patient condition, educating patients and families, administering intravenous medications as authorized, responding to emergencies, operating dialysis and emergency equipment, and coordinating care with other staff and clinicians. The LPN may provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required. The work includes desk and computer tasks as well as frequent interaction with patients, staff, and physicians. It involves direct patient care, heavy lifting and moving of patients, assistance with ambulation, frequent and prolonged standing, bending, and occasional assisted movement of machines and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds. The employee may also lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet. Travel between assigned facilities and locations in the community is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The setting is a health care facility with 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.
- Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during times of 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 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, patient condition, and other relevant information in patient records.
- Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, and unusual incidents to the supervisor.
- Assist with teaching patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
- Assist with emergency operational procedures, initiate basic CPR during cardiac or pulmonary arrest, and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
- Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
- Safely operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment and perform minor troubleshooting when necessary.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dialysis treatment area and address blood spills according to company policies.
- Participate in staff meetings and patient care plan meetings.
- Participate in scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis practices and techniques.
- Serve as a resource to other staff members and help coordinate care plans with the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
- Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
- Deliver timely customer service and communication, maintaining effective relationships and following up on customer service issues.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Training, quality-control, and certification procedures intended to support professional success and advancement.
- Career development opportunities.
- Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
