Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN

Dialysis Clinic; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care at a DCI in-center hemodialysis clinic as part of a patient care team.

Schedule: Full-time, four 10-hour shifts starting at 6:00am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts

Benefits:

• Paid 12-week training with preceptor, including job shadowing opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term care insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Role under direct RN supervision
• Provide nursing care throughout patient assessment, initiation and discontinuation of treatment; monitor during and assess following treatment; and obtain necessary lab work
• Assess and monitor patient’s access with intervention as appropriate
• Follow the clinic’s infection control policies and procedures
• Understand concepts of water treatment and effects on patient care
• Communicate effectively to keep charge nurse aware of patient condition changes
• Know and follow clinic risk management program
• Administer and educate patient regarding medications, within scope of practice
• Attend required training and staff meetings to maintain and expand skills

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Education/Training:

• Accredited practical nursing program completion
• Dialysis experience preferred, not required
• Current MTLPN license
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Current state IV therapy training requirements, if applicable
• DCI provides a comprehensive education program, including classroom group sessions, job shadowing and one-on-one skills training

DCI’s Differentiator: Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.