Dialysis Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

DaVita Kidney Care•Whitehall, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who is looking to give life in a hospital setting. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. In this role, you take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track. LPNs will work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care. You will work 3-4 days a week with 12+ hour shifts - with possible travel to cover other SNF clinics in your region (per patient/clinic needs) and also be required to work alternating Saturdays. This position is located at 4805 LANGLEY AVE. WHITEHALL, OH 43213. Patient Care: Spending the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment. Complexity: DSD Dialysis care is a complex but fulfilling service line. Meeting and/or exceeding clinical outcomes are the goals and multitasking is an expectation to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners. Your training will include a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, through DaVita’s award-winning training programs. Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinic. May be asked to support other local SNF dens.

Requirements

Current LPN-LVN license in the state of practice required
Current CPR certification required
IV certification required if required by state regulations
High school diploma or equivalent required
Completed training program approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system
Minimum of one year's experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required
Functional proficiency in computer systems of DaVita within 90 days of hire required

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track.
Work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care.
Provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
Meet and/or exceed clinical outcomes.
Multitask to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners.