Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care at a DCI in-center hemodialysis clinic as part of a patient care team. Responsibilities include role under direct RN supervision, providing nursing care throughout patient assessment, initiation and discontinuation of treatment, monitoring during and assessing following treatment, obtaining necessary lab work, assessing and monitoring patient’s access with intervention as appropriate, following the clinic’s infection control policies and procedures, understanding concepts of water treatment and effects on patient care, communicating effectively to keep charge nurse aware of patient condition changes, knowing and following clinic risk management program, administering and educating patient regarding medications, within scope of practice, attending required training and staff meetings to maintain and expand skills.

Responsibilities

• Role under direct RN supervision
• Provide nursing care throughout patient assessment, initiation and discontinuation of treatment; monitor during and assess following treatment; and obtain necessary lab work
• Assess and monitor patient’s access with intervention as appropriate
• Follow the clinic’s infection control policies and procedures
• Understand concepts of water treatment and effects on patient care
• Communicate effectively to keep charge nurse aware of patient condition changes
• Know and follow clinic risk management program
• Administer and educate patient regarding medications, within scope of practice
• Attend required training and staff meetings to maintain and expand skills

Qualifications

• Successful Candidates Bring: Excellent communication skills, Desire to collaborate with care teams, Ability to problem solve
• Accredited practical nursing program completion
• Dialysis experience preferred, not required
• Current SC LPN license
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Current state IV therapy training requirements, if applicable

Skills

DCI provides a comprehensive education program, including classroom group sessions, job shadowing and one-on-one skills training. DCI’s differentiator includes investing in care teams and funding research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.

Benefits

• Paid 12-week training with preceptor, including job shadowing opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retail plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Pay

Pay range from $23.00-$32.79 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience

Schedule

32 hours/week, shifts starting at 4:30am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts

Benefits

• Paid 12-week training with preceptor, including job shadowing opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retail plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Security

Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at:https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles

Contact

If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.