Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN

Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN LVN

Purpose and Scope: The LVN PPS provides direct quality care and treatment to patients requiring PPS-related services. Promotes patients’ physical comfort and provides emotional support to the patient and family.

• Respond to all calls in a professional manner; take accurate messages and ensure that messages are delivered to the appropriate person. Document telephone contacts in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Facilitate communication and team involvement among providers, other staff, patients, and other service partners through timely sharing of information.
• Facilitate provider assessment by gathering information according to established policies & procedures. Preview all M.R. charts prior to the patients’ appointments, ensuring all pertinent records are in the chart.
• Monitor patient status during specialized procedures performed by physician/provider and gather data pertaining to patients’ condition prior to, during, and after the procedure (e.g., TMST).
• Legibly document appropriate patient care information in the M.R. chart in a timely manner and maintain the medical record chart appropriately.
• Perform direct patient care within scope of practice; cross‑cover nursing as required.
• Administer medication, treatment, and tests as ordered, in accordance with applicable state statutes, regulations, and policies & procedures.
• Refer telephone messages to appropriate personnel and document telephone contacts per policies & procedures.
• Conduct phone triage for patients with CP/SOB, documenting legibly and accurately.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures relative to the overall organization, including safety regulations concerning equipment, facilities, and hazardous materials.
• Act as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of quality patient care; consistently meet patients’ expectations for service and provide comfort and safety during the visit.
• Complete patient teaching using established protocols as required.
• Maintain a clean & safe environment and participate in overall quality management activities.
• Respect the rights, privacy, and confidentiality of patients at all times, remaining courteous, helpful, and professional.
• Maintain optimum safety standards for all patients.
• Pursue professional development opportunities and contribute to staff development and training.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent (34‑66% of the day): sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, flexing/extension of wrist use, grasping and fine manipulation, talking and hearing.
• Occasionally (11‑33% of the day): bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching at or above shoulders.
• Infrequent (1‑11% of the day): crawling or crouching.
• Must be able to lift, pull, and push up to 25 pounds.

• High School Diploma required.
• Must possess current LVN license.

• 2 – 4 years’ related experience.
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent project and time‑management skills.
• Outstanding customer relations skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care