Clinical and Patient Services
Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN - DIalysis - Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Address: 595 Hurricane Shoals Rd NW, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, United States of America
Job ID: R0182349
Clinical and Patient Services
Address: 595 Hurricane Shoals Rd NW, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, United States of America
Job ID: R0182349
As a Clinic Manager at Fresenius Medical Care, you’ll manage the daily operations of our outpatient centers. More importantly, you’ll be the key driver in carrying out our mission: To deliver superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day, setting the standard by which others in the health care industry are judged. This is accomplished by hiring, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, tracking and delivering superior patient outcomes and monitoring regulatory and safety requirements. Strong management skills are required and prior direct patient care experience is needed for occasions when the team needs a helping hand.
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Fresenius Medical Care support and collaborate with RNs to provide dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. This involves prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic at 4am for first shift. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis.
Fresenius Medical Care nurses are on the front line of patient care, improving the quality of life of every patient, every day. That means providing dialysis care to 10-12 patients at any given time, and collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a unique care plan to each one of them. This role is all about relationships and the bond you’ll create with patients and their families. Prior dialysis nursing experience is helpful, but many successful candidates come from a background in ICU, PCU and/or surgery.
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:
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.
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Location: Northside Hospital Gwinnett (1000 Medical Center Blvd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046)
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What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.
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We fully believe that dedication and passion should be recognized and rewarded. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to all of our employees. Our benefits provide the flexibility, choice and support you need to be at your best as you play a vital part in helping patients live longer, better and healthier lives.
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