Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Company: U.S. Renal Care
Location: Flushing
Posted on: April 16, 2025

Job Description:

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN at U.S. Renal Care summary:
The Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists in providing patient care under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, performing tasks such as obtaining blood samples, documenting patient medication profiles, and reporting patient conditions. This role involves maintaining accurate documentation, participating in staff training, and complying with healthcare regulations and policies. Candidates must possess a current LPN license, CPR certification, and preferably have prior dialysis experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

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• 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.
  
• 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.
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  Requirements include:
  
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  • 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.
    
    
    
    Keywords:
    Dialysis Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing, CPR Certification, Patient Documentation, Clinical Applications, Dialysis
    

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