Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN/LVN

Licensed Practical Nurse – LPN/LVN

Requirements

• At least 2 years of LPN experience
• Current appropriate State licensure
• Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis
• Successfully complete CPR Certification
• Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during times of short-staffing
• Must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara’s Color Blindness test
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s)
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets
• Responsible for reporting 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
• Assist with all emergency operational procedures
• 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
• Safely operate all dialysis related equipment according to the proper procedures
• Provide minor troubleshooting when necessary
• Ensure a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area
• Ensure all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies
• Operate all emergency equipment effectively in accordance to the standard operation procedures
• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled
• Assist in short term and long term patient care plan meetings
• Acquire information and knowledge in current practice related to dialysis principals and technique by participating in scheduled in-service classes
• Act as a resource person for other staff members
• Assist with the coordination of the care plan with Physician, Dietitian and Social Worker
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred
• Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required
• ICU experience preferred but not required