Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Bainbridge, GA

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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 supports patient care implementation and evaluation, documents treatment and patient information, reports changes or problems to a supervisor, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary treatment environment.

The position includes direct patient care and operation of dialysis and emergency equipment. The nurse educates patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications, and coordinates care with physicians and other clinical staff. The role may require coverage at area facilities and travel between assigned facilities and other locations in the community. The work takes place in a health care facility and may involve exposure to infectious or 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.
• Meet the 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 and perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures.
• Administer and monitor dialysis 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, incidents, complaints, or other concerns 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 and respond to emergencies related to dialysis treatment.
• Administer intravenous medication according to physician orders and applicable state nurse practice laws.
• Review and document patient condition before, during, and after treatment.
• Operate dialysis-related equipment safely, troubleshoot minor issues, and operate emergency equipment according to procedures.
• 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 training.
• Serve as a resource for other staff and assist with care-plan coordination involving the physician, dietitian, and social worker.
• Provide timely communication and follow-up to address customer service issues with internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training, quality-control, and certification procedures supporting professional development and advancement.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree