Dialysis Licensed Vocational Nurse

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours
• May assist with billing log preparation and updates
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic
• Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders
• Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements
• Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals to include progress reports
• Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse
• Report machine problems to Biomedical Technician and Administrator
• Participate in staff meetings as required
• Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure
• Assist with staff training as requested

Requirements

• Current LVN/LPN license in applicable state; license must be maintained as current and in good standing
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire
• Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors
• Previous dialysis experience preferred
• Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be able to organize time and tasks well
• Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire
• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state