Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

Join to apply for the Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis role at Fresenius Medical Care.

Provide your personal attention and kindness, professional insight, and generosity of spirit. Offer expertise and encouragement. Enhance each patient's future and your own.

Fresenius Medical Care North America. We empower patients, families, and team members. As the global leader in dialysis healthcare, we create bonds that enable the best possible outcomes and professional satisfaction.

• Fresenius Medical Care is the nation's largest provider of renal care, meeting the needs of more than 135,000 patients at 1,800 clinics throughout the country.
• Our well‑established, trusted organization fosters a spirit of camaraderie, emphasizing friendly collaboration and professional support.
• Superior training, Ultra Care® quality control, and certification procedures ensure your potential to succeed and advance.
• 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 give back by participating in philanthropy and community outreach programs.

Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, following all regulatory and 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.

• 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.

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures and monitor treatments per assigned plans.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on flow sheets; record other information in the patient record.
• Report any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Assist in developing and following educational plans for patients and families regarding end‑stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with all 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 in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment.

• Safely operate all dialysis‑related equipment according to proper procedures.
• Provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.
• Ensure all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
• Operate all emergency equipment effectively per standard operating procedures.

• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Assist in short‑term and long‑term patient care plan meetings.
• Acquire knowledge in current dialysis practices through participation in scheduled in‑service classes.
• Act as a resource person for other staff members; coordinate care plans with physician, dietician, and social worker.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The role requires desk and computer work, interaction with patients, staff, and physicians, and direct patient care that includes heavy lifting and patient ambulation. Frequent, prolonged standing, bending, and occasional lifting up to 200…