Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Fresenius Medical Care
Summary
As an Outpatient Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), you'll provide direct patient care as part of a hemodialysis team, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. You'll help deliver safe, effective dialysis treatments, monitor patients throughout their care, document treatment information, and support patients and families as they manage kidney disease.
Job description
About the role
As an Outpatient Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), you'll provide direct patient care as part of a hemodialysis team, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. You'll help deliver safe, effective dialysis treatments, monitor patients throughout their care, document treatment information, and support patients and families as they manage kidney disease.
What you'll do
- Provide patient care and support dialysis treatments under RN supervision
- Monitor patients and report changes in condition
- Document treatments and patient responses
- Administer medications as permitted by state regulations
- Educate patients and families about dialysis and kidney care
- Operate dialysis equipment and maintain a safe, clean environment
- Respond to emergencies and follow safety procedures
- Collaborate with the care team to support patient care plans
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
- Current LPN/LVN license in the applicable state
- Ability to complete required dialysis training and the Nurses Technical Training Program
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it as required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
- One year of medical-surgical nursing experience
- Hemodialysis or other relevant clinical experience
- ICU experience
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
- Current LPN/LVN license in the applicable state
- Ability to complete required dialysis training and the Nurses Technical Training Program
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it as required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- One year of medical-surgical nursing experience (preferred)
- Hemodialysis or other relevant clinical experience (preferred)
- ICU experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Paid Dialysis Training
Company overview
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, serving as a global healthcare company specializing in kidney dialysis treatment. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany with North American operations based in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company operates an extensive network of 4,171 outpatient dialysis centers across approximately 50 countries, serving over 345,000 dialysis patients worldwide. As the clear market leader in dialysis services, Fresenius Medical Care holds a dominant 38% market share of the dialysis market in the United States. The company provides comprehensive renal care solutions including hemodialysis machines, dialyzers, peritoneal dialysis solutions, and related medical devices through its 42 production sites globally. With approximately 128,000 employees, Fresenius Medical Care focuses on improving patients' quality of life through innovative technologies and therapies for end-stage renal disease treatment, offering both in-center and home dialysis options while maintaining a strong commitment to value-based care and patient well-being.