Dialysis LVN/LPN

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

The Dialysis LVN/LPN performs patient-care and clinic-operational duties under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within applicable company policies, laws, and regulations. The role requires maintaining accurate patient records, monitoring and reporting changes in patient condition, obtaining blood samples, and reviewing medication profiles. The LVN/LPN may also support clinic billing preparation, staff training, and other operational needs. Successful completion of a USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, is required within eight weeks of hire.

Requirements

• Current LVN/LPN license in the applicable state, maintained in current and good standing.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Successful completion of a USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within eight weeks of hire.
• Working knowledge of English and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize time and tasks well.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet any practice requirements for the applicable state.

Nice To Haves

• Previous dialysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use supplies and staff labor hours effectively.
• May assist with preparation and updates to billing logs.
• Perform assigned duties to meet patient-care or clinic operational needs.
• Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.
• Complete and document monthly reviews of patient medication profiles.
• Comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements.
• Perform duties under Charge Nurse supervision and within company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in patient records of treatments, activities, communications, and progress reports.
• Report significant information or changes in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Report machine problems to the Biomedical Technician and Administrator.
• Participate in required staff meetings and attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.
• Assist with staff training as requested.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: Medical/Pharmacy, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, 401(k) with employer match, virtual care, life insurance, and PTO.
• Part-time employees: 401(k) with employer match and PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed