Dialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Fresenius Medical Care
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Waco
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
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. While our
extensive organization continues to grow, so do opportunities for
our professionals to learn, grow, and advance. Why Join the
Fresenius Team? Passion. Dedication. Knowledge. Motivation.
Experience. These are the impressive qualities you'll find in the
Fresenius Leadership Team. Our strength in the North American
market and extensive global network provide our employees with the
best of both worlds-the friendliness of a local organization and
the stability of a worldwide organization-for diverse experiences
and challenging career opportunities. When you join the Fresenius
Medical Care team, you'll be welcomed into a company that is built
on the philosophy that our employees are our most important asset.
Our career advantages include the following: 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,
professional support, and career development. Superior training,
UltraCare quality control, and certification procedures ensure your
potential to succeed and advance as a professional. 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.
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. DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: 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. Monitor and
document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets.
Document other information related to the care of the patient in
the individual patient record. Responsible for reporting any
significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment
problems to the supervisor. Assist in developing and following the
teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end stage
renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications. Assist with
all emergency operational procedures. Administer intravenous
medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse
practice laws. Perform and document pre, interim, and post
treatment review of patient 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 the
proper procedures. Provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
Ensure 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 in accordance to the
standard operation procedures. Staff Related: Participate in staff
meetings as scheduled. Assist in short term and long term patient
care plan meetings. Acquire information and knowledge in current
practice related to dialysis principals and technique by
participating in scheduled in-service classes. Act as a resource
person for other staff members. Assist with the coordination of the
care plan with Physician, Dietitian and Social Worker. Other duties
as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical
demands and work environment characteristics described here 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. 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 200lbs., and may lift
chemical water solutions of up to 30lbs., 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 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. Must complete the Nurses Technical Training Program
upon hire or soon thereafter. Ability to provide coverage at area
facilities during times of short-staffing or as required. Employees
must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness
test as a condition of employment. Good communication skills, both
verbal and written. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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