Job Summary:Coordinates, implements, and documents patient care based on thorough systematic pre, intra, and post dialysis assessment by performing the following duties below.
Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs and provides documentation for pre, intro, 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 assists 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, in order 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 Known and practices procedures related to hazardous waste disposal. Knowledgeable and able to implement emergency, fire, and disaster protocols.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of unlicensed personnel assigned to their area.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures and applicable law.
Competencies: - The work consists of the practical application of a variety of healthcare concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to nursing management. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions, or unusual circumstances, inspecting, obtaining urine specimen, Suicide Risk & Prevention or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria.
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. CCHD certification is encouraged.
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.