LPN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core
values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA
Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS
policy requirements. Functions as part of the home therapy health
care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for
patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care.
**DUTIES / ACTIVITIES** : **CUSTOMER SERVICE:** + Responsible for
driving the FMS culture through values and customer service
standards. + Accountable for outstanding customer service to all
external and internal customers. + Develops and maintains effective
relationships through effective and timely communication. + Takes
initiative and action to respond, resolve and follow up regarding
customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.
**PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:** + Under the direction of
a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care for assigned
patients in compliance with physician orders, state nurse practice
laws, company policies and procedures and all pertinent regulatory
requirements. + Administers intravenous medication in accordance
with physician orders and state nurse practice laws. + Assists Home
Therapy RN/Coordinator in the identification, evaluation, and
training of candidates for the home dialysis program. + Responsible
for accurate documentation of information related to the patients
training and treatment. Ensures that the information is documented
appropriately in the individual patient record and entered into the
Medical Information System. + Responsible for ongoing monitoring,
assessment, and intervention for home patients including: home
visits, clinical appointments, additional training sessions or
reviews, lab studies and annual studies such as x-ray and EKG.
Responds appropriately to problems or emergencies ensuring the
correct actions are taken to achieve resolution. + Responsible for
compliance with patient supply procedures, appropriate
documentation and ensuring maintenance of all durable medical
equipment, i.e. preventative maintenance, water analysis. +
Performs monthly chart audits and reports results to RN/Coordinator
or Manager. + Monitors the Peritonitis Rate and PET test results.
Reports the outcomes to the attending physician(s), the Quality
Assurance Committee, and Home Therapy RN/Coordinator or Manager. +
Under the direction of the Home Therapy RN/Coordinator or Manager,
collaborates with the physician to make changes in patient
treatment plans as needed. + Collaborates with Home Therapy
RN/Coordinator or Manager and physician to schedule back-up
treatments when necessary. + Participates in education of
pre-dialysis and existing ESRD patients regarding treatment
options. + Prepares home supply inventory packages and monitors for
efficient use of supplies. + Maintains current knowledge base in
the operation of all dialysis related equipment that is utilized in
the program and in the field, i.e., hemodialysis machines, water
treatment systems, peritoneal cyclers, and peritoneal assist
devices. Acquires information and knowledge in current practices
related to dialysis principles and techniques by participating in
scheduled in-service classes. + Trouble-shoots equipment problems
with the patient via telephone communication and ensures
appropriate resolution. + Ensures all blood spills are immediately
addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
+ Participates in staff meetings as scheduled. + Assists in short
term and long term patient care plan meetings. + Assists with
provision of educational in-services regarding home therapies to
in-center staff, hospitals, or nursing programs as needed.
Participates in training to facility staff in the principles,
concepts and practice of the FMS Customer Service Model. + Acts as
a resource person for other staff members. + Other duties as
assigned **PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:** The physical
demands and work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Employees are required to take the Ishihara's
Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that:
Failing the Ishihara Test Blindness does not preclude employment.
The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be
made. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and
interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The
position requires travel between assigned facilities and various
locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit
and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is
characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature
control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases/materials. **EDUCATION:** Graduate of an
accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN). Current
appropriate state licensure. **EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:** +
One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred. +
Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required. + ICU
experience preferred but not required. + Successfully complete a
training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. +
Successfully complete CPR certification. + Must complete the Nurses
Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter. + Good
communication skills - 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.**
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Shreveport , LPN, Healthcare , Shreveport, Louisiana
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