Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Fresenius Medical Care • Memphis, TN

4d • Onsite

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 the company’s mission, values, compliance requirements, and customer service standards, and contributes to implementing and evaluating patient care. The nurse reports and documents unusual incidents, changes, complaints, problems, and equipment issues, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment.

The position provides direct patient care and performs dialysis procedures, administers and monitors treatments, documents treatment parameters and patient information, and assists with patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications. It also includes responding to dialysis-related emergencies, administering ordered intravenous medications within applicable practice laws, operating and troubleshooting dialysis and emergency equipment, and coordinating care with physicians and other clinical professionals.

The work includes desk and computer tasks as well as frequent patient interaction and direct care. It involves regular heavy lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and prolonged standing and bending. With assistance, the employee may move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds and lift chemical water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds as high as five feet. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, or corporate meetings may also be required. The work takes place in a health care facility and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN).
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Successfully complete training 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 preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
• ICU experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to assigned patients and perform dialysis procedures as prescribed.
• Administer and monitor dialysis treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Monitor and document treatment parameters, patient condition, and other care information in patient records.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, incidents, and equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Assist with patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures; initiate basic CPR when needed and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
• Administer intravenous medications according to physician orders and applicable state nurse practice laws.
• Safely operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment and perform minor troubleshooting when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company policy.
• Participate in staff meetings, patient care plan meetings, and scheduled in-service classes.
• Coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers and serve as a resource to other staff.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training and certification procedures, with opportunities for career 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