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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Fresenius Medical Care
  • Schenectady, New York
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN/LVN


    Work Schedule: Varies, currently MWF 5:00am-6:00pm will be going to 6 days a week at first of the year.

    New to dialysis? We’ll train you.

    Looking for a nursing role where you can build meaningful patient relationships while developing specialized clinical skills?

    At Fresenius Medical Care, you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients living with kidney disease. Receive training in dialysis care, work alongside a collaborative healthcare team, and grow your nursing career in an outpatient setting.

    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.

    This role is ideal for LPNs who enjoy hands-on patient care, building relationships, and developing expertise in a specialized area of nursing.

    Why join Fresenius Medical Care?

    • Paid dialysis training to develop specialized clinical skills
    • No dialysis experience required
    • Meaningful patient relationships and ongoing patient interaction
    • Collaborative care team with support from healthcare professionals
    • Career development opportunities to expand your nursing knowledge
    • Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, 401(k), PTO, and parental leave

    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

    Grow your nursing career with Fresenius Medical Care

    Whether you’re experienced in dialysis or looking to develop a new clinical specialty, Fresenius Medical Care offers opportunities to learn, build your skills, and grow as a healthcare professional.

    Join a team committed to delivering quality care and supporting patients throughout their kidney care journey.

    Compensation

    Hourly Rate: $22.00–$35.00

    Pay depends on work location, education, experience, skills, and qualifications.

    Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and parental leave. Eligibility and plan terms apply.

     

    Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSchenectady, New York
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1996
    Websitehttp://fmcna.com/

    About Company

    Fresenius Medical Care North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, located in Bad Homburg, Germany. Through our dialysis services entity, Fresenius Medical Services, we operate more than 2,100 outpatient dialysis clinics in the U.S. Our Renal Therapies Group is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a variety of dialysis products and equipment, including dialysis machines, dialyzers and other dialysis-related supplies.

    Skills

    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Clinical Competencyunmatched
    • Clinical Medicineunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dialysisunmatched
    • Disability Accommodationsunmatched
    • Emergency Responseunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Hemodialysisunmatched
    • Intensive Careunmatched
    • Kidney Diseaseunmatched
    • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Nursing Managementunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Surgical Nursingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training Programunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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