Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
About The Position
The Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as part of a hemodialysis healthcare team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports the company’s mission, values, customer service standards, and compliance requirements, and contributes to implementing and evaluating patient care. The LPN reports and documents unusual incidents, patient changes, complaints, and equipment problems, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment. The position provides direct patient care, performs technical aspects of dialysis procedures, administers and monitors treatments, documents treatment parameters and patient information, and assists with patient and family education. It also involves responding to emergencies, operating and troubleshooting dialysis-related equipment, participating in care planning and staff meetings, and completing required training. The role may require coverage at area facilities and travel between assigned facilities or other locations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN or LVN).
- Current appropriate state licensure.
- Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
- Successfully complete CPR certification.
- Complete the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter.
- Meet the necessary requirements of the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of medical-surgical nursing experience.
- Hemodialysis experience.
- ICU experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to assigned patients and perform dialysis procedures as prescribed.
- Administer and monitor dialysis treatments in accordance with the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
- Record dialysis treatment parameters and other patient-care information in the appropriate records.
- Report significant patient information, changes in condition, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, or other issues to the supervisor.
- Assist with teaching patients and families about end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
- Assist with emergency operational procedures, initiate basic CPR when needed, and respond to dialysis-related emergencies.
- Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
- Perform and document pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
- Operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment safely and according to procedures; provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area and address blood spills according to company bloodborne pathogen policies.
- Participate in staff meetings, patient care plan meetings, and scheduled in-service classes.
- Act as a resource for staff and assist in coordinating care plans with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
- Provide coverage at area facilities during short-staffing or as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
