Acute Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN, Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care

. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned acute-care patients under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy, including hemodialysis and renal replacement therapies, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and effective patient communication.

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Hemodialysis TherapyPatient CareCPR CertificationVascular Access EvaluationDocumentation in EMS and ACES

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Hard Skills

HemodialysisRenal Replacement TherapyCannulationVital Signs MonitoringLaboratory Specimen CollectionEmergency Equipment OperationPatient Education ReinforcementQuality Improvement ParticipationHeavy LiftingEquipment Setup and Priming

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Dialysis EquipmentEmergency Medical Systems (EMS)ACES Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

State LicensureCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Acute-Care PatientsIntradialytic ProblemsPatient EvaluationSafety AlarmsColor Blindness Test

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned acute-care patients under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse
Perform technical aspects of hemodialysis and renal replacement therapies according to prescribed treatment plans
Set up and prime equipment for hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, and peritoneal dialysis therapies when competency is documented
Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, monitor access pressures, and address difficulties or unusual findings
Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, treatment parameters, and patient evaluations
Initiate renal replacement treatments, including setting blood flow and dialysate flow rates
Identify intradialytic problems and provide interventions as prescribed or directed by the Hemodialysis RN
Collect, label, and deliver laboratory specimens according to facility policy
Document treatment information and interventions in the hospital EMS and ACES systems
Apply safety alarms and operate dialysis and emergency equipment safely and effectively
Discontinue dialysis treatments, obtain hemostasis, apply dressings, and evaluate patients before discharge
Initiate basic CPR and respond to dialysis-related emergencies
Reinforce patient education provided by the RN
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment environment and address blood spills according to policy
Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, training, orientation, and dialysis in-service classes
Perform additional duties assigned by the Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 moving of patients and assist with ambulation, with assistance as needed
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 locations within the community
Ability to travel to meetings when required
Six months of hemodialysis experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance with heavy lifting and moving patients
Air temperature-controlled health care facility environment