Acute Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN - Dialysis

Inpatient RNs at Fresenius Medical Care perform dialysis treatments on an acute patient population in a hospital setting, including ICU, ER, Rehab, and Med/Surg units. What makes this role truly unique is the level of autonomy you’ll enjoy. Inpatient nurses are specifically accountable for administering and assessing each patient’s treatment plan. And because dialysis is a critical treatment for many hospital procedures and health conditions, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients. Ideal candidates possess leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners. Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience are also required.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care under the direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the acute setting excluding Intensive Care Units as permitted by state requirements; Performs all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients; Evaluates vascular access for patency; obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; performs vascular access cannulation as defined by the state; Documents patient treatment information in the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System (ACES); Initiates renal replacement treatment according to prescribed orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD); Identifies intradialytic problems and provides intervention as prescribed by physician's order or as directed by Hemodialysis RN; Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access; obtains hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings; Initiates basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest; Safely operates dialysis related equipment according to proper procedures; Participates in staff meetings, staff training, and orientation of new employees as assigned

Requirements

Current appropriate state licensure; Minimum of one year medical-surgical nursing experience; Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience; Successful completion of a training course in theory and practice of hemodialysis; Successful completion of CPR Certification; Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; Effective communication skills – both verbal and written; Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners

Nice to have

Six months of hemodialysis experience preferred but not required; Leadership skills; Independence; Quick decision-making; Compassionate; Flexible; Patient; Responsible

Benefits

Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving