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 Program
Must complete the facility’s orientation and training program.
Must have at least 2 years of clinical and hemodialysis experience.
Must have demonstrated record of and commitment to safety, and dedication to excellence.
Must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with other staff members, patients, and physicians.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Must have computer skills including data entry, navigation around software and basic troubleshooting skills.