Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN, Dialysis, Preceptor

Fresenius Medical Care

. Provide safe and effective hemodialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a registered nurse .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeToccoa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hemodialysis therapy, patient assessment, and infection control practices while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in training and evaluating clinical staff, with strong communication skills to educate patients and families on dialysis and related health issues.

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Hemodialysis TherapyPatient AssessmentInfection ControlClinical Staff TrainingCPR Certification

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Hard Skills

CannulationDialysis Machine OperationPatient Chart DocumentationLaboratory Specimen CollectionVital Signs MonitoringMedication AdministrationQuality Assurance ActivitiesEnvironmental Safety PracticesCompetency EvaluationsEmergency Response

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationPatient EducationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Dialysis MachinesWater SystemsClinical Application Software

Certifications & Qualifications

LPN LicenseIntravenous CertificationCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)Patient CareQuality ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceHealthcare Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide safe and effective hemodialysis therapy under the direct supervision of a registered nurse
Assist with clinical orientation, precepting, and ongoing training of direct patient care and facility personnel
Participate in recruitment of new clinical staff
Serve as a preceptor in direct patient care training programs
Deliver competency evaluations and audits for LPNs and PCTs
Collaborate with the Clinical Manager, Education Coordinator, RN, and interdisciplinary team on quality standards, education, and continuous quality improvement
Educate staff on facility water systems, environmental integrity, safety, CKD regulatory requirements, and infection control
Welcome patients and assess well-being, vascular access, vital signs, weights, and treatment readiness
Cannulate vascular access and administer heparin and medications as permitted by state law and physician orders
Set up, operate, program, and safety-check hemodialysis machines
Initiate, monitor, intervene in, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and established procedures
Document treatment data, patient assessments, interventions, laboratory specimens, and quality assurance activities
Report changes in patient condition, incidents, complaints, and unusual findings to the nurse supervisor
Assist with patient and family education regarding end-stage renal disease, dialysis, diet, and medications
Respond to dialysis-related emergencies and initiate basic CPR measures when needed
Conduct infection control audits and reinforce infection control practices among staff, patients, and families
Clean and disinfect dialysis equipment and treatment areas
Prepare supplies, equipment, solution delivery systems, and dialysis machines for treatment
Complete patient charts, laboratory requisitions, specimen collection, and clinical application data entry

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
Current appropriate state licensure
Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs
Attendance at FKC and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned
History of high performance, with no lower than a commendable performance evaluation rating and no recent corrective actions
At least five years of patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred
Must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test
Continued employment dependent on successful completion of the FKC dialysis training program and CPR certification
Intravenous Certification if required by State Nurse Practice Act
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform direct patient care involving heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, prolonged standing, bending, and moving equipment up to 200 lbs. with assistance
Ability to lift chemical and water solutions up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet
Compliance with applicable federal and state laws and FKC policies, procedures, and training standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equipment aids, coworkers, a two-person assist program, and material assist devices for heavier items
FKC and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned
Leading with Values and Patient Experience workshops desired
Fresenius Medical Care drug-free workplace
Equal opportunity employer