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About the Role

Functions as a member of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Assists with clinical orientation, precepting, and ongoing training of direct patient care personnel and facility staff. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care and promotes a safe and clean working environment. Supports the FKC commitment to quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Participates in the recruitment process for new clinical staff.
Assists with clinical orientation and ongoing training of direct patient care personnel and facility staff.
Functions as preceptor in direct patient care training programs.
Delivers and maintains ongoing competency evaluations/audits for LPNs and PCTs.
Collaborates with Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator on quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff.
Provides coaching and developmental support to clinical and facility staff.
Educates personnel regarding water systems integrity and safety.
Educates personnel regarding environmental integrity and patient/staff safety.
Ensures strong communication regarding training and organizational development programs.
Participates in implementing and designing educational programs for direct patient care staff.
Monitors patient care delivery processes through Quality Assurance Indicator (QAI) activities.
Ensures FKC business policies and procedures are incorporated into training.
Assists other healthcare members in providing patient-specific education.
Welcomes assigned patients and inquires about their well-being.
Evaluates vascular access for patency.
Obtains necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
Performs vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
Performs vascular access cannulation.
Performs administration of Heparin.
Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.
Initiates dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Evaluates intradialytic problems and provides intervention.
Monitors patients' response to dialysis therapy.
Obtains vital signs prior to reinfusion and performs discontinuation functions.
Discontinues dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous access.
Obtains Hemostasis and applies appropriate dressings.
Evaluates the patient prior to discharge.
Performs and records pre- and post-dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs.
Calculates and enters individual patients' dialysis machine programming.
Ensures appropriate safety alarms are enabled.
Records accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters.
Documents information related to patient treatment.
Reports directly to the nurse supervisor.
Reports and documents significant information or changes in patient condition.
Observes patient and conducts machine safety checks.
Performs and documents interventions for unusual patient status.
Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment and reports findings.
Obtains all prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens.
Assists in developing and following the teaching plan for patients and families.
Assists with all emergency operational procedures.
Administers medications including intravenous.
Initiates basic CPR measures and responds to emergencies.
Assists with facility Quality Assurance Indicators (QAI) infection control audits.
Acts as a change agent for infection control practices.
Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control policies.
Supports staff and patient engagement on infection control practices.
Reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control policies through visual media.
Participates in education response to facility surveys.
Participates in and reinforces infection control education of new patients and families.
Maintains environmental integrity and aesthetics; ensures all areas are safe and clean.
Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine, chair, equipment, and surrounding area.
Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment.
Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
Initiates Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
Ensures that all blood spills are immediately cleaned.
Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment.
Completes and documents ongoing participation in Quality Assurance Indicators (QAI) activities.
Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application.
Reviews treatment sheets for completeness and accuracy.
Prepares initial patient chart for admission.
Prepares lab requisitions for prescribed or stat lab specimens.
Collects, labels, prepares, and stores lab samples.
Ensures collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
Current appropriate state licensure
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs
Attends FKC and publicly offered skill-based training
History of high performance with no lower than a commendable performance evaluation rating
Participation in Leading with Values and Patient Experience workshops desired
At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
Employees must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the FKC dialysis training program
Successful completion of CPR certification
Intravenous Certification if required by State Nurse Practice Act
Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
The rate of pay will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications

Skills

Dialysis Experience Not Required
Paid Training Provided
Growth and Advancement Opportunities
No Over Nights
No Sunday's
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Time Position
Hemodialysis Therapy
Clinical Orientation
Precepting
Direct Patient Care
Quality Improvement
Patient Care
Vascular Access Evaluation
Vascular Access Cannulation
Heparin Administration
Hemodialysis Machine Operation
Dialysis Treatment Initiation
Intradialytic Problem Solving
Patient Monitoring
Vital Signs Measurement
Hemostasis
Dressing Application
Patient Discharge Evaluation
Ultrafiltration Calculation
Sodium Modeling
UF Modeling
Safety Alarm Management
Treatment Data Recording
Patient Chart Preparation
Lab Specimen Collection
Infection Control Practices
Environmental Maintenance
Machine Cleaning and Disinfection
Dialysis Machine Alarm Testing
Solution Delivery System Operation
Blood Spill Cleanup
Supply and Equipment Management
Quality Assurance Indicator (QAI) Activities
Clinical Application Data Entry
CPR Certification
Intravenous Certification

Work Type

Full Time Position

Experience Level

At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred

Education Level

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
Current appropriate state licensure

Salary/Compensations

$22.00 - $36.00

Benefits

Growth and Advancement Opportunities
No Over Nights
No Sunday's
Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Equal Opportunity

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors