Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN​/LVN - Dialysis

Hemodialysis Technician

Functions as a member of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Assists with clinical orientation precepting and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to FKC.

Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Promote and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FKC commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assurance Indicators (QAI) activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Staff Related:

• Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff.
• Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to FKC.
• Functions as preceptor in direct patient care training programs to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the FKC Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), FKC policies and procedures, and FKC training standards.
• Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other LPNs and PCTs.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving FKC quality standards through education regarding all Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.
• Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs.
• Provides coaching and developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.

Education/Communication:

• Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems, as allowed by local regulations.
• Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety, of the facility.
• Ensures a strong communication process between the Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives.
• Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for direct patient care staff including contests and other team-based programs.
• Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Quality Assurance Indicator (QAI) activities.
• Ensures all FKC business policies, procedures and systems are incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices.

Patient Related:

• Assists other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.

Infection Control Specialization:

• Assists with facility Quality Assurance Indicators (QAI) infection control audits.
• Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic. Under the direction of the CM or designee, monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
• Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures.
• Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.
• Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers or bulletin boards.
• Under the direction of the Education Department, participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys.
• Participates in and reinforces infection control education of new patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee.

Maintenance/Technical:

• Maintains environmental integrity and aesthetics; ensures all areas are safe and clean.
• Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
• Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate.
• Performs all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
• Initiates Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
• Ensures that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate…