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Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN LVN – Dialysis

Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN LVN – Dialysis

CompanyFresenius Medical Care
LocationFresno, CA, USA
Salary$23 – $36
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelJunior

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
  • Current appropriate State licensure
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Employees must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness test as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s)
  • Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed
  • Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets
  • 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
  • Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws
  • Safely operate all dialysis related equipment according to the proper procedures
  • Participate in staff meetings as scheduled
  • Act as a resource person for other staff members

Preferred Qualifications

  • One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
  • Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required
  • ICU experience preferred but not required

Benefits

    No information provided on Benefits.