Dialysis LPN: Compassionate Patient Care & Skills

Fresenius Medical Care; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join our dialysis team in North Carolina. You will provide direct patient care, administer dialysis treatments, monitor patient parameters, and document care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient education, emergency readiness, and adherence to clinical protocols to ensure safe, effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN).
• Current appropriate State licensure.
• One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
• ICU experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

LPN/LVN license

State licensure

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care North America is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join our dialysis team in North Carolina. You will provide direct patient care, administer dialysis treatments, monitor patient parameters, and document care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient education, emergency readiness, and adherence to clinical protocols to ensure safe, effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in a clinical setting.