Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Dialysis

Avera • Aberdeen, SD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides care and treatment to patients on maintenance dialysis. Dialysis treatment is provided within the scope of nursing practice. Home dialysis nurses provide major portions of self-care and home dialysis training for dialysis patients and/or their caregivers.

Requirements

• Must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire
• Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire
• Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Upon Hire
• Specialty Certification - The American Society of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) Upon Hire
• Dialysis experience or critical care experience
• 1-3 years nursing experience if functioning as a home dialysis nurse
• An additional 3 months experience in each of the specific modalities (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for which the nurse will provide self-care training

Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains knowledge and proficiency in technical skills for dialysis treatments.
• Provides oversight and delegation to department staff.
• Understands and ensures compliance related to water room equipment operation and function.
• Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, scope of care, performance improvement activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Documents in the patient record according to departmental policy/procedure.
• Promotes and maintains documentation and an environment that is in compliance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies, including CMS/ESRD-Renal Network, and Quality Assurance and Process Improvement efforts.
• Coordinates care of patients in collaboration with Medical Director, Nephrologist, patients, families, other nursing staff and all ancillary departments.
• Acts as a patient/family advocate.
• Collaborates with the patient, family, and health care providers in providing patient care.
• Identifies patient/family learning needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for patients.
• Provides patient education related to, but not limited to, the dialysis process and procedures related to that process, including care and management of dialysis accesses.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus Available! LPN: Eligible for up to $7,500 sign-on
• Student Loan Repayment (LPN): LPNs may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Avera contributes $167 per month (up to $10,000) directly toward your loan principal to help you pay down debt faster.
• Positive Work Environment: Join a team that lives the mission through excellent care and supportive teamwork.
• Career Growth: We believe great employees are our best investment—grow your career while being part of the Avera team!
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

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