Acute Dialysis Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse - LPN LVN
Company: Employer
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**Functions as part of the hemodialysis
health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy
for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies,procedures,
and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the
corporation, state, and federal agencies.**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:**Patient Related:+ Provides patientcare under the
direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned
patient(s)in the acute setting excluding Intensive Care Units as
permitted by state requirements.+ Performs all technical aspectsof
dialysis procedures for assignedpatients as prescribed to
administer and monitor treatments in accordance with
currenttreatment plan under the direction of the Hemodialysis RN.
Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual
incidences, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.+
Provides treatments for assignedpatients as assignedto promote and
assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supportsthe FMCNA commitment to the QualityEnhancement Program
(QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI)
Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and
actively participates in process improvement activities that
enhancethe likelihood that patientswill achieve the FMCNA
QualityEnhancement Goals (QEP).+ With documented competency and
proficiency, the LPN/LVN may set up and prime equipment as directed
by the Hemodialysis RN for renal replacement therapies
(hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, and peritoneal
dialysis therapies).+ Evaluates vascular accessfor patency;
obtainsnecessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight;
performsvascular access cannulation as defined by the state and
reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the Hemodialysis
RN.+ Responsible for accuratedocumentation of information related
to the patient treatment.This information is documented
appropriately in the individual patient record to include the
hospitalElectronic Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care
Electronic System (ACES).+ Responsible for reporting any
significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment
problemsto the Hemodialysis RN.+ Responsible for
ensuringappropriate safety alarms are being used for every
treatment.+ Records accurate and timelyinformation regarding vital
signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment
recorded in the EMS and ACES.+ Initiates renal replacement
treatment according to prescribed ordersincluding setting bloodflow
rate (QB) and dialysate flow rate (QD).+ Collects, labels specimens
and ensurestimely delivery of laboratory per facilitypolicy.+
Identifies intradialytic problems and provides intervention as
prescribed by physician's order or as directed by Hemodialysis RN.+
Performs and documents any interventions for the patient,
documentspatients' response to intervention, and reports any
changes or unusual findingsto the Hemodialysis RN.+ Evaluates
patient's vascular access during treatment includingarterial and
venous monitoringpressures, provides appropriate intervention as
needed, documents,discontinues dialysistreatment according to
established procedures and reports any unusual findingsto the
Hemodialysis RN.+ Evaluates patient prior to termination of venous
access - obtains blood pressureprior to termination of venous
access; obtains hemostasis and appliesappropriate dressings;
evaluatesthe patient prior to dischargeand reports any unusual
findings to the Hemodialysis RN.+ Performs pre and post dialysis
evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification and
reports findings to RN for documentation and any necessary follow
up.+ Initiates basic CPR measuresin the event of cardiacand/or
pulmonary arrest and respond to emergency situations related to
dialysis treatment. Responsible for re-enforcing education the
patientsreceived by the RN.Technical:+ Safely operates dialysis
related equipmentaccording to the proper procedures.+ Provides
trouble shootingwhen necessary.+ Ensures a clean, safe and
sanitaryenvironment in the dialysisfacility treatment area.+
Ensures blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA
Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.+ Operates all emergency
equipment effectively and efficiently in accordance to the standard
operationprocedures.Staff Related:+ Participates in staff
meetingsas scheduled.+ Participatesin staff trainingand orientation
of new employees as assigned.+ Acquires information and knowledge
in currentpractice relatedto dialysis principals and technique by
participating in scheduled in-service classes.Additional:+ Performs
additional duties as assignedby Program Manager.**PHYSICALDEMANDS
AND WORKINGCONDITIONS:**+ The physical demandsand work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functionsof this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to performthe essential functions.+ Day to day
work includes desk and personal computerwork and interaction with
patients, facility staff and physicians.+ This position requires
frequent,prolonged periods of standingand the employee must be able
to bend over.+ The positionprovides direct patient care that
regularlyinvolves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and
assistingwith ambulation.Equipment aids and/or coworkers may
provide assistance. The employeemay occasionally be requiredto
move, with assistance, machinesand equipment of up to 200 lbs., and
may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs.+ The work
environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air
temperature control and moderatenoise levels. May be exposedto
infectious and contagious diseases/materials.+ The positionrequires
travel betweenassigned locations and various locations within the
community.+ Travel to meetingsmay be required.**EDUCATION:**+
Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN).+
Current appropriate state licensure.**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
SKILLS:**+ Minimum of one year medical-surgical nursingexperience.
Six monthsof hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.+
Successful completion of a training coursein theory and practiceof
hemodialysis.+ Successful completion of CPR Certification.+
Certified ClinicalHemodialysis Certification preferred or obtained
within first year of employment.+ Employees are requiredto take the
Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note
that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindnessdoes not
preclude employment. The Company will consider whetherreasonable
accommodations can be made.+ Effective communication skills - both
verbal and written.**EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity****Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a
drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws.**
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
06/05/2022
Keywords: Employer, Kennewick , Acute Dialysis Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse - LPN LVN, Healthcare , Kennewick, Washington
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