Dialysis LPN: Flexible Part-Time Patient Care

Rochester Regional Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 37,539 - 45,805; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide specialized care in Hemodialysis. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, assisting with treatment plans, and administering medications. Candidates must be a graduate from an accredited nursing school and hold a valid New York State LPN license along with BLS certification. Experience is preferred. The role requires physical capability to handle medium work and offers a competitive wage between $27.25 to $33.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• LPN with training in outpatient hemodialysis units required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ medical status.
• Assist in implementing patients' treatment plans.
• Maintain clinical currency through continuing education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Collaboration with RN

IVP medication administration

Dialysis treatment initiation/discontinuation

Blood drawing from CVC

Education

Graduate from accredited School of Practical Nursing

Current New York State LPN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Department: Dialysis
Location: Park Ridge
Hours Per Week: 20
Schedule: Days/Evenings/Weekends

SUMMARY:
As a Licensed Practical Nurse in Hemodialysis, your specialized skill set and ability to collaborate with the Registered Nurse is vital to exceptional patient care.

Rochester Regional Health offers a full range of Dialysis treatment options to patients with chronic kidney disease. We treat adults from people from multiple backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities. We care for patients temporarily, either their kidney function recovers or they return to their home dialysis center, move or get a transplant; or some are with us on an ongoing basis. Patients have dialysis treatment anywhere from 2-3 days a week, from 3 to 5 hours each treatment. Our staffing model consists of RN’s, LPN’s and Techs.

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.

REQUIRED 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 Department of Health and NYS DOE approved training curriculum for LPN’s working in Outpatient Hemodialysis Units (completed as part of unit based orientation).

• Completion of the NYS DOH and NYS DOE approved annual competency for LPN’s accessing central lines in a hemodialysis unit (completed as part of unit based orientation).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $27.80 - $33.92