Licensed Practical Nurse - Dialysis - Per Diem

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

2d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

LPNs working in Dialysis and under the supervision of the RN will be proficient in providing dialytic therapy to patients with acute renal failure or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support outpatient hemodialysis on-site. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will observe safe practices and maintain a safe environment while caring for the patient. You will operate the unit communication systems, facilitate unit communication and relay messages appropriately, including emergency communications, patient needs, telephone and intercom communications, and other departmental communications. You will document patient care/assessment data in the EMR, including vital signs, patient status, treatments, education provided, assessment data, and administration and effectiveness of medication and IV therapy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Licensed Practical Nurse licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing (required)

Responsibilities

• Observes safe practices and maintains a safe environment while caring for the patient.
• Operates the unit communication systems, facilitates unit communication and relays messages appropriately (per HCH standard) including: emergency communications, patient needs, telephone and intercom communications, and other departmental communications.
• Documents patient care/assessment data in the EMR including but not limited to: vital signs, patient status, treatments, education provided, assessment data, administration and effectiveness of medication, IV therapy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• Referral Rewards Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED