Acute Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN, Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care

. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned acute-care patients as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including technical procedures and patient care under RN supervision. Proficient in evaluating vascular access, monitoring vital signs, and documenting treatment information accurately.

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Dialysis ExperienceCurrent State LicensureCPR CertificationPatient Care SkillsTechnical Dialysis Procedures

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Hard Skills

HemodialysisContinuous Renal Replacement TherapyPeritoneal DialysisCannulationVital Signs MonitoringLaboratory Specimen CollectionEmergency Equipment OperationPatient Education ReinforcementTroubleshooting Dialysis EquipmentHeavy Lifting

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Dialysis EquipmentEMSACES

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareAcute-Care PatientsIntradialytic ProblemsTreatment Environment SafetyIshihara's Color Blindness Test

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned acute-care patients as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team
Provide patient care under Registered Nurse supervision and perform technical dialysis procedures
Set up and prime equipment for hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, and peritoneal dialysis therapies when competent and directed
Evaluate vascular access, obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights, perform cannulation, and monitor access during treatment
Document patient treatment information, vital signs, parameters, interventions, and responses in EMS, ACES, and patient records
Initiate renal replacement treatments according to prescribed orders, including setting blood-flow and dialysate-flow rates
Collect, label, and deliver laboratory specimens according to facility policy
Identify intradialytic problems and provide prescribed or directed interventions
Discontinue dialysis treatment, obtain hemostasis, apply dressings, and evaluate patients before discharge
Initiate basic CPR and respond to dialysis-related emergencies
Reinforce patient education provided by the Registered Nurse
Safely operate dialysis and emergency equipment and troubleshoot as necessary
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment environment and address blood spills according to policy
Participate in staff meetings, training, new-employee orientation, and dialysis in-service classes
Perform additional duties assigned by the Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

MUST HAVE DIALYSIS EXPERIENCE
Current appropriate state licensure
Successful completion of a training course in theory and practice of hemodialysis
Successful completion of CPR Certification
Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide direct patient care involving frequent, prolonged standing and bending
Ability to perform heavy lifting and move patients with assistance
Ability to occasionally move machines and equipment up to 200 lbs. with assistance
Ability to lift chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs.
Ability to travel between assigned locations and various community locations
Ability to travel to meetings when required
Six months of hemodialysis experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer; 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