Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse - LPN LVN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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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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