Dialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse

3 weeks ago


Elk Grove, California, United States Fresenius Medical Care North America Full time
Purpose and Scope

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality patient care and treatment in an outpatient dialysis setting. The LPN promotes patient comfort and provides emotional support to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Respond to patient calls in a professional and timely manner, taking accurate messages and ensuring they are delivered to the appropriate person.
  • Document telephone contacts in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate communication and team involvement among providers, staff, patients, and service partners through timely sharing of information.
  • Assist with provider assessments by gathering information according to established policies and procedures.
  • Monitor patient status during specialized procedures performed by physicians/providers, gathering data pertaining to patient condition prior to, during, and after the procedure.
  • Legibly document patient care information in the medical record chart in a timely manner and maintain the chart appropriately.
  • Perform direct patient care within the scope of practice and willingness to cross-cover for nursing.
  • Administer medication, treatment, and tests as ordered in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and policies and procedures.
  • Refer telephone messages to appropriate personnel and document telephone contacts per policies and procedures.
  • Competently handle phone triage for patients with critical problems or shortness of breath, documenting legibly and accurately.
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures relative to the organization, including safety regulations regarding equipment, facility, and hazardous materials.
  • Act as a patient advocate in the coordination and delivery of quality patient care, consistently attempting to meet patients' expectations for service and providing for patient comfort and safety during visits.
  • Complete patient teaching using established protocols as required.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment and participate in overall quality management activities.
  • Respect patients' rights, privacy, and confidentiality at all times and remain courteous, helpful, and professional.
  • Maintain optimum safety standards for all patients.
  • Pursue professional development opportunities and contribute to support staff development and training.
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.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, flexing/extension of wrist use, grasping, and fine manipulation, talking, and hearing.

Occasional bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching at or above shoulders.

Infrequent crawling or crouching.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma required.

Must possess current LPN license.

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.

Hourly Rate

$39.00

EO/AA Employer

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



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