Dialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN / LVN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Belleville
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES:
Training in dialysis provided!Full-Time (40 hours per week)Variable
schedule Monday-Saturday
Job 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, Belleville , Dialysis Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN / LVN, Healthcare , Belleville, Illinois
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