Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN
About The Position
The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) supports Fresenius Medical Care North America's mission, values, and customer service standards. As part of the hemodialysis health care team, the nurse provides 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 incidents and changes, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary treatment environment. The position provides direct patient care and performs technical aspects of dialysis treatment, including monitoring and documenting treatment parameters and patient condition, administering intravenous medication as authorized, assisting with patient and family education, and responding to emergencies. It also involves operating and troubleshooting dialysis and emergency equipment, collaborating with the care team, attending meetings and training, and providing coverage at area facilities as needed. The work includes desk and computer tasks as well as frequent patient interaction and direct care. It regularly involves heavy lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, and bending. With assistance, the employee may occasionally move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The work environment is that of a health care facility with temperature control 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 short staffing or as required.
- Must meet the requirements of the Ishihara 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 according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
- Record dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in the appropriate records.
- Report significant information, patient-condition changes, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, or other concerns to the supervisor.
- Assist with developing and following patient and family education plans covering end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
- Assist with emergency operational procedures; initiate basic CPR in cardiac or pulmonary arrest and respond to dialysis-treatment emergencies.
- Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and applicable state nurse practice laws.
- Review and document patient condition before, during, and after treatment.
- Safely operate dialysis equipment, provide minor troubleshooting, and operate emergency equipment according to procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to bloodborne pathogen policies.
- Participate in staff meetings and patient care plan meetings.
- Attend scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques.
- Serve as a resource to other staff and assist in coordinating care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
- Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
- Deliver timely customer service and communication, taking action to resolve and follow up on customer service issues.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Training, quality-control, and certification procedures supporting 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
Education Level
Associate degree
