Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing care at a Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in-center hemodialysis clinic as part of a patient care team and under direct RN supervision. The role includes caring for patients throughout dialysis treatment, monitoring their condition, assessing vascular access, obtaining lab work, and administering and educating patients about medications within the LPN’s scope of practice. The position also follows infection-control and risk-management procedures and requires effective communication with the charge nurse and care team. This is a full-time position with three 12-hour shifts beginning at 4 a.m., Sundays off, and no overnight shifts. Dialysis experience is required. DCI provides paid training and a comprehensive education program that includes classroom sessions, job shadowing, and one-on-one skills training.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Dialysis experience.
- Current Georgia LPN license.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Meet current state IV therapy training requirements, if applicable.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Desire to collaborate with care teams.
- Ability to problem solve.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care throughout patient assessment, treatment initiation and discontinuation, monitoring during treatment, and post-treatment assessment.
- Obtain necessary laboratory work.
- Assess and monitor patient access and intervene as appropriate.
- Follow clinic infection-control policies and procedures.
- Understand water-treatment concepts and their effects on patient care.
- Communicate effectively with the charge nurse about changes in patient condition.
- Know and follow the clinic risk-management program.
- Administer medications and educate patients about them within scope of practice.
- Attend required training and staff meetings to maintain and expand skills.
Benefits
- Paid 12-week training with a preceptor, including job shadowing opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to the employee.
- Paid time off, including holidays.
- Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO, providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
- Retirement plans with a 50% match on each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8 percent.
- Education reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
