Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Provide your personal attention and kindness, professional insight, and a generosity of spirit. Offer expertise and encouragement. Enhance each patient's future—as well as your own. Connect with your goals and change lives with Fresenius Medical Care North America. Here, we make connections that empower patients, their families, and our team members. As the global leader in dialysis healthcare, we form bonds that enable the best possible outcomes and professional satisfaction.

About the role

Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements. Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the supervisor. Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service:
  • Drive the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards.
  • Provide outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships through timely communication.
  • Take initiative to respond, resolve, and follow up on customer service issues promptly.
• Patient Related:
  • Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
  • Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures as prescribed.
  • Administer and monitor treatments according to the current treatment plan or supervisor directives.
  • Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on flow sheets.
  • Document patient care information in individual records.
  • Report significant information, changes in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor.
  • Assist in developing and following a teaching plan for patient and family education on end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
  • Assist with emergency operational procedures.
  • Administer intravenous medication per physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
  • Perform and document pre, interim, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
  • Initiate basic CPR measures and respond to emergency dialysis-related situations.
• Technical:
  • Safely operate all dialysis-related equipment according to proper procedures.
  • Provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.
  • Immediately address blood spills according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
  • Operate all emergency equipment effectively according to standard operating procedures.
• Staff Related:
  • Participate in scheduled staff meetings.
  • Assist in short-term and long-term patient care plan meetings.
  • Acquire knowledge in current dialysis practices by attending in-service classes.
  • Act as a resource person for other staff members.
  • Assist with care plan coordination involving Physician, Dietitian, and Social Worker.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN).
• Current appropriate State licensure.
• One year of medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
• ICU experience preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer tasks, and interaction with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Provides direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving patients, and assisting with ambulation; equipment aids or coworkers may assist.
• Requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and bending over.
• May occasionally move machines and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs. with assistance.
• May lift chemical water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
• Requires travel between assigned facilities and various community locations; may include travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings.
• Work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Outstanding tuition reimbursement program.
• Recognized among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies in 2011.
• National Safety Award from CNA insurance companies for 11 consecutive years.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.