Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary: Coordinates, implements, and documents specialized patient care and home dialysis care based on thorough systematic pre, intra, and post dialysis/CRRT assessment by performing the following duties below. Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs and provides documentation for pre, intra, and post dialysis physical assessments of the patient’s condition Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments in accordance with the clinic’s policies and procedures Administers medications by prescribed route and provides documentation of administration and results of medication Prepares and monitors the hemodialyzer and hemodialysis machine and performs the required quality control checks Obtains ordered pre, intro and post laboratory specimens Performs in-house laboratory procedures in accordance with the clinic’s policies and procedures and Federal and State laws Reviews lab reports, identifies problems and reports to Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse, as required Completes monthly nursing assessments and assist in the review and co-signing of monthly nursing assessments performed by non-licensed personnel Assists in the patient review of long-term care plan Reviews and documents patient education, as necessary, to ensure compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, and the facility’s CQI program Reviews consent forms and facility’s policies and procedures upon the admission of new patients and annually obtaining signatures as required. Prepares type and crossmatch specimens and performs intra and post transfusion patient monitoring Completes quality control check for the emergency cart and emergency kit, as assigned Participates in administrative and staff programs, as required. This includes, but not limited to attending staff meetings, company and DOC in-services and meetings such as CQI Transcribes and implements physician’s orders Actively supports and promotes appropriate attitudes and loyalty to management Maintain a clean and orderly work area Must be able to recognize and respond to emergency situations Assists in the teaching and training of new staff members as directed and supervised by the Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager Knowledgeable and able to implement safe and effective infection control procedures in accordance with the clinics policies and procedures Knows and practices procedures related to hazardous waste disposal. Knowledgeable and able to implement emergency, fire, and disaster protocols Travel is minimal in this role. Required License(s)/Certification(s): Licensed Practical Nurse credentialed from the State Board of Nursing in State in which site is located or licensed in a compact licensure state provides a multistate license that allows nurses to practice with patients across state lines. CPR certification. Education/Experience/Qualification: Completion from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse…