Lvn Jobs in Palmdale, PA

About The Position

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 Ishihara’s 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.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including prolonged standing, bending, assisting with patient movement and ambulation, and lifting or moving specified loads with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience is preferred but not required.
• ICU experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to assigned patients and perform prescribed technical aspects of dialysis procedures.
• Administer and monitor dialysis treatments in accordance with the current treatment plan or supervisor direction.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters, patient condition, and other relevant care information in patient records.
• Report significant information, changes in patient condition, equipment problems, incidents, complaints, or other issues to the supervisor.
• Assist with patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with emergency operational procedures, initiate basic CPR in the event of cardiac or pulmonary arrest, and respond to dialysis-treatment emergencies.
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and applicable state nurse practice laws.
• Conduct and document pre-, interim-, and post-treatment reviews of patient condition.
• Safely operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment, perform minor troubleshooting, and maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary treatment area.
• Address blood spills immediately according to company bloodborne pathogen control policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and short- and long-term patient care plan meetings.
• Participate in scheduled in-service classes to maintain knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques.
• Serve as a resource for other staff and assist with care-plan coordination with physicians, dietitians, and social workers.
• Provide coverage at area facilities during short staffing or as required.
• Follow company compliance, regulatory, and policy requirements and customer service standards.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and exceptional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Training, quality-control, and certification procedures that support professional success and advancement.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropy and community outreach programs.