Dialysis LPN: Compassionate Patient Care & Growth

Freseniusmedicalcare; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking a skilled LPN/LVN to provide direct patient care in our dialysis unit. You will perform dialysis procedures, monitor patients, document care, and report issues to supervisors.

Training in hemodialysis and CPR certification are required, with opportunities for professional development. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and collaboration with physicians, dietitians, and social workers to ensure quality outcomes in a fast-paced clinical

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

LPN/LVN Certification

Dialysis nursing

Patient care

CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Current State licensure

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking a skilled LPN/LVN to provide direct patient care in our dialysis unit. You will perform dialysis procedures, monitor patients, document care, and report issues to supervisors.

Training in hemodialysis and CPR certification are required, with opportunities for professional development. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and collaboration with physicians, dietitians, and social workers to ensure quality outcomes in a fast-paced clinical