Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

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.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed.
• Administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets.
• Document other information related to the care of the patient in the individual patient record.
• Report any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Aid in developing and following the teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications.
• Aid in all emergency operational procedures.
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
• Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest, and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility, staff and physicians.
• Regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.
• Frequent, prolonged periods of standing.
• Occasionally moves, with assistance, machines and equipment weighing up to 200lbs., and may lift chemical water solutions of up to 30lbs., up as high as 5 feet.
• May be required to travel to assigned facilities and various locations within the community.
• Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noises levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
• Current appropriate State licensure.

Experience and Required Skills

• One year 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.
• Able 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 communication skills, both verbal and written.