Fresenius Medical Care is a global healthcare company focused on renal disease treatment and care. Since its founding in 1996, the company has developed dialysis products, therapies, and clinical services designed to support people living with kidney disease. Its operations include more than 4,000 dialysis clinics and a workforce of over 125,000 people worldwide. As an employer, Fresenius Medical Care brings together teams across patient care, healthcare technology, manufacturing, logistics, and consulting, guided by a stated emphasis on collaboration, reliability, initiative, excellence, and an inclusive working environment.
Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Columbus, Ohio | Fresenius Medical Care
Provide outpatient hemodialysis care for Fresenius Medical Care in Columbus, Ohio. The role includes administering treatments, monitoring patients, documenting care, and coordinating with renal healthcare teams.
Description
- Join the hemodialysis care team under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
- Deliver direct care to assigned patients
- Carry out prescribed dialysis procedures and administer and monitor treatments
- Track and document dialysis parameters and patient-care information
- Escalate significant findings, condition changes, equipment issues, incidents, complaints, and other concerns to the supervisor
- Support patients and families with education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications
- Assist with emergency procedures and provide basic CPR during cardiac or pulmonary arrest
- Administer intravenous medication according to physician orders and applicable state nursing laws
- Complete and document pre-treatment, interim, and post-treatment assessments
- Operate dialysis and emergency equipment safely and perform minor troubleshooting
- Keep the treatment area clean, safe, and sanitary
- Attend staff meetings, patient care plan meetings, and in-service training
- Serve as a staff resource and coordinate care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers
- Provide coverage at area facilities and travel between assigned facilities and community locations when required
- Complete other assigned duties
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program for LPN or LVN qualification
- Current, appropriate state nursing licensure
- One year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred
- Hemodialysis experience is preferred but not required
- ICU experience is preferred but not required
- Successful completion of training in hemodialysis theory and practice
- Current CPR certification
- Completion of the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or shortly afterward
- Ability to cover area facilities during staffing shortages or as needed
- Meeting the required standards on the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift and reposition patients, assist with ambulation, stand for extended periods, bend, and move equipment weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance
- Compliance with drug-free workplace requirements
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Training, UltraCare quality controls, and certification support
- Philanthropy and community outreach opportunities
- Career growth and advancement opportunities