Dialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN / LVN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Florissant
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:Training in dialysis provided!Full-Time (40
hours per week)Variable schedule Monday-SaturdayJob
DescriptionPURPOSE AND SCOPE:Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core
values and customer service philosophy. - Adheres to the FMCNA
Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS
policy requirements. - -Functions as part of the home therapy
health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy
for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. -
Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care.
-DUTIES / ACTIVITIES: -CUSTOMER SERVICE:Responsible for driving the
FMS 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:Under the direction of
a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care for assigned
patients in compliance with physician orders, state nurse practice
laws, company policies and procedures and all pertinent regulatory
requirements.Administers intravenous medication in accordance with
physician orders and state nurse practice laws.Assists Home Therapy
RN/Coordinator in the identification, evaluation, and training of
candidates for the home dialysis program.Responsible for accurate
documentation of information related to the patients training and
treatment. Ensures that the information is documented appropriately
in the individual patient record and entered into the Medical
Information System.Responsible for ongoing monitoring, assessment,
and intervention for home patients including: home visits, clinical
appointments, additional training sessions or reviews, lab studies
and annual studies such as x-ray and EKG. - Responds appropriately
to problems or emergencies ensuring the correct actions are taken
to achieve resolution.Responsible for compliance with patient
supply procedures, appropriate documentation and ensuring
maintenance of all durable medical equipment, i.e. preventative
maintenance, water analysis.Performs monthly chart audits and
reports results to RN/Coordinator or Manager.Monitors the
Peritonitis Rate and PET test results. - Reports the outcomes to
the attending physician(s), the Quality Assurance Committee, and
Home Therapy RN/Coordinator or Manager.Under the direction of the
Home Therapy RN/Coordinator or Manager, collaborates with the
physician to make changes in patient treatment plans as
needed.Collaborates with Home Therapy RN/Coordinator or Manager and
physician to schedule back-up treatments when
necessary.Participates in education of pre-dialysis and existing
ESRD patients regarding treatment options.Prepares home supply
inventory packages and monitors for efficient use of
supplies.Maintains current knowledge base in the operation of all
dialysis related equipment that is utilized in the program and in
the field, i.e., hemodialysis machines, water treatment systems,
peritoneal cyclers, and peritoneal assist devices. - Acquires
information and knowledge in current practices related to dialysis
principles and techniques by participating in scheduled in-service
classes.Trouble-shoots equipment problems with the patient via
telephone communication and ensures appropriate resolution.Ensures
all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA
Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.Participates in staff meetings
as scheduled.Assists in short term and long term patient care plan
meetings.Assists with provision of educational in-services
regarding home therapies to in-center staff, hospitals, or nursing
programs as needed. Participates in training to facility staff in
the principles, concepts and practice of the FMS Customer Service
Model.Acts as a resource person for other staff members.Other
duties as assignedPHYSICAL 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.Employees are required to take
the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test Blindness does not preclude
employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.Day to day work includes desk and
personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility
staff and physicians. - 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 noise 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.Good communication skills - 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.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Florissant , Dialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN / LVN, Healthcare , Florissant, Missouri
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