Dialysis LPN: Compassionate Hemodialysis Care

Rochester General Hospital; West Webster (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Webster, NY seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse specialized in Hemodialysis to join the outpatient dialysis team. You will collaborate with RNs to assess and treat patients, initiate and discontinue dialysis, and maintain strict care and documentation standards.

The role supports diverse patient populations and requires ongoing competency in central-line care. The position emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and adherence to regulatory guidelines with

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing OR ASN/BSN in Nursing.
• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Completion of the NYS DOH and NYS DOE approved training curriculum for LPNs working in Outpatient Hemodialysis Units.
• Completion of the NYS DOH and NYS DOE approved annual competency for LPNs accessing central lines in a hemodialysis unit.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• One year experience preferred.
• At least 6 months LPN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents a thorough assessment of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
• Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
• Complies with the evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department.
• Acts in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies.
• Maintains clinical currency by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
• Administers IVP medications specific to dialysis patient population.
• Initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments using multiple access sites including AV fistulas, AV grafts and Central Venous Catheters (CVC).
• Clean and redress CVC skin sites.
• Draw Blood from CVC.
• Respond to CVC line separations.

Education

LPN - NYS license

NYS DOH/NYSDOE dialysis training curriculum

Annual central lines competency in dialysis

BLS Certification

Job description

Rochester Regional Health in Webster, NY seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse specialized in Hemodialysis to join the outpatient dialysis team. You will collaborate with RNs to assess and treat patients, initiate and discontinue dialysis, and maintain strict care and documentation standards.

The role supports diverse patient populations and requires ongoing competency in central-line care. The position emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and adherence to regulatory guidelines with