Dialysis LPN: Hands-On Patient Care & Tech Skills

Fresenius Medical Care; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Lancaster, Ohio is seeking an LPN/LVN to join the hemodialysis health care team. You will provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, perform dialysis procedures, and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained in a fast-paced acute setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, documenting treatment data, and assisting with vascular access assessment and lab specimen handling as part of the dialysis program.

Qualifications

• Six months of hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
• Successful CPR Certification.
• Ishihara Color Blindness test required as a condition of employment.
• Effective communication skills – both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the acute setting and performs dialysis procedures as prescribed.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Sets up and primes equipment for renal replacement therapies as directed.
• Evaluates vascular access patency and records vital signs and treatment parameters.
• Reports significant information or equipment problems to the Hemodialysis RN.
• Operates dialysis equipment safely and ensures proper safety alarms are used during treatments.
• Participates in staff meetings and training, and contributes to in-service education.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Current state licensure

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Lancaster, Ohio is seeking an LPN/LVN to join the hemodialysis health care team. You will provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, perform dialysis procedures, and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained in a fast-paced acute setting.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, documenting treatment data, and assisting with vascular access assessment and lab specimen handling as part of the dialysis program.