Licensed Practical Nurse

4 weeks ago

Slidell, Louisiana, United States Fresenius Medical Care North America Full time
Purpose and Scope:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Fresenius Medical Care North America, you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients. You will work as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team, ensuring that patients receive the highest level of care in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training, as well as state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient-Related:

• Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patients in the acute setting, excluding Intensive Care Units as permitted by state requirements.

• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed to administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plans under the direction of the Hemodialysis RN.

• Report and document all new and unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.

• Provide treatments for assigned patients as assigned to promote and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.

• Support the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction, and actively participate in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Technical:

• Safely operate dialysis-related equipment according to proper procedures.

• Provide troubleshooting when necessary.

• Ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.

• Ensure blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.

Staff-Related:

• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.

• Participate in staff training and orientation of new employees as assigned.

• Acquire information and knowledge in current practice related to dialysis principles and technique by participating in scheduled in-service classes.

Additional:

• Perform additional duties as assigned by Program Manager.

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. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. 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. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. The position requires travel between assigned locations and various locations within the community. Travel to meetings may be required.

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