Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

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Paid one-on-one training
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive Pay & Benefits
Paid time off
401(K) and much more
No experience required

Description

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.

Purpose and Scope

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. 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 sage and clean work environment.

Customer Service

Responsible for driving the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards. Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Patient Related:
  • 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 documentation of 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, changes in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor.
  • Develop and implement a teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
  • Aid in emergency operational procedures.
  • Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
  • Conduct pre-, interim, and post-treatment reviews of the patient's condition.
  • Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest, and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment.
• Technical:
  • Safely operate all dialysis-related equipment according to proper procedures.
  • Perform minor troubleshooting when necessary.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.
  • Address blood spills according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
  • Operate all emergency equipment effectively in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Staff Related:
  • Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
  • Aid in short-term and long-term patient care plan meetings.
  • Acquire knowledge in current practice related to dialysis principles and techniques by participating in scheduled in-service classes.
  • Assist as a resource person for other staff members.
  • Coordinate the care plan with the physician, dietitian, and social worker.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility, staff, and physicians. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical water solutions of up to 30 lbs., up as high as 5 feet. The position requires travel between 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 noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

Education and Experience

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