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.
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Performs and provides documentation for pre, intra, and post dialysis physical assessments of the patient’s condition
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Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments in accordance with the clinic’s policies and procedures
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Administers medications by prescribed route and provides documentation of administration and results of medication
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Prepares and monitors the hemodialyzer and hemodialysis machine and performs the required quality control checks
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Obtains ordered pre, intro and post laboratory specimens
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Performs in-house laboratory procedures in accordance with the clinic’s policies and procedures and Federal and State laws
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Reviews lab reports, identifies problems and reports to Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse, as required
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Completes monthly nursing assessments and assist in the review and co-signing of monthly nursing assessments performed by non-licensed personnel
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Assists in the patient review of long-term care plan
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Reviews and documents patient education, as necessary, to ensure compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, and the facility’s CQI program
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Reviews consent forms and facility’s policies and procedures upon the admission of new patients and annually obtaining signatures as required.
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Prepares type and crossmatch specimens and performs intra and post transfusion patient monitoring
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Completes quality control check for the emergency cart and emergency kit, as assigned
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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
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Transcribes and implements physician’s orders
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Actively supports and promotes appropriate attitudes and loyalty to management
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Maintain a clean and orderly work area
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Must be able to recognize and respond to emergency situations
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Assists in the teaching and training of new staff members as directed and supervised by the Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager
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Knowledgeable and able to implement safe and effective infection control procedures in accordance with the clinics policies and procedures
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Knows and practices procedures related to hazardous waste disposal. Knowledgeable and able to implement emergency, fire, and disaster protocols
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Travel is minimal in this role.
Required License(s)/Certification(s):
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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.
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CPR certification.
Education/Experience/Qualification:
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Completion from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program
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Must complete the facility’s orientation and training program.
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Must have at least 2 years of clinical and hemodialysis experience.
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Must have demonstrated record of and commitment to safety, and dedication to excellence.
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Must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with other staff members, patients, and physicians.
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Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
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Must have computer skills including data entry, navigation around software and basic troubleshooting skills.
