Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Dialysis

About This Role

Provide direct patient care and administer dialysis therapy for assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role plays a key part in implementing and evaluating patient care plans within a hemodialysis setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s)
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed
• Administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directed by the supervisor
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets
• Document other information related to the care of the patient in the individual patient record
• Report any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor
• Assist in developing and following the teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws
• Perform and document pre, interim, and post treatment review of patient condition
• Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest, and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
• Current appropriate State licensure
• Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis (upon hire)
• Successfully complete CPR Certification
• Complete the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter
• Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during times of short-staffing or as required
• Meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• Entry level with preferred one year medical-surgical nursing experience, hemodialysis experience, or ICU experience.

Nice to Have

• One year medical-surgical nursing experience
• Hemodialysis experience
• ICU experience

Benefits

Certifications