Acute Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse – Lpn - Dialysis

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE

Louisville, KY, US
Direct patient care in acute setting
Hemodialysis procedure execution
Vascular access cannulation skills
The role functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in an acute hospital setting

Job Summary

  • The role functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in an acute hospital setting.
  • Employees are responsible for performing technical aspects of dialysis procedures, including setting blood flow rates, monitoring vascular access, and documenting all treatment parameters accurately.
  • The position requires initiating basic CPR measures during cardiac or pulmonary arrests and ensuring a clean, safe environment while adhering to strict federal and state regulations.

Matching Summary

The role functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in an acute hospital setting.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care in acute setting
  • Hemodialysis procedure execution
  • Vascular access cannulation skills
  • Electronic Medical System documentation
  • Emergency response and CPR
  • Bloodborne pathogen safety protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Process improvement participation
  • Patient education reinforcement
  • Team training and orientation support
  • Quality enhancement program involvement

Key Requirements

  • Current appropriate state licensure (LPN/LVN)
  • Minimum one year medical-surgical nursing experience
  • Successful completion of CPR Certification
  • Completion of hemodialysis training course
  • Pass Ishihara's Color Blindness test

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