Dialysis Practical Nurse

MEP Health; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-first care for individuals with kidney disease in a dialysis setting. You will perform treatments, monitor patients, and support care plans under RN and physician direction.

The role emphasizes patient education, documentation accuracy, and strict infection control to ensure safety and quality care in a busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to monitor patient condition.
• Medication administration skills and adherence to provider direction.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Attention to detail for documentation, safety, and infection prevention.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform dialysis treatments and assist with ongoing treatment delivery.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status during dialysis.
• Administer medications and support care plans under RN and physician direction.
• Educate patients and families on dialysis treatment, treatment adherence, and home care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure completeness of records.
• Ensure patient safety and follow infection control and safety standards.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical judgment

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation & infection prevention

Team collaboration

Job description

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse provides compassionate, patient-first care for individuals with chronic and acute kidney disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dialysis treatments and assist with ongoing treatment delivery.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status during dialysis.
• Administer medications and support care plans under RN and physician direction.
• Educate patients and families on dialysis treatment, treatment adherence, and home care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure completeness of records.
• Ensure patient safety and follow infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to monitor patient condition.
• Medication administration skills and adherence to provider direction.
• Effective communication and patient/family education skills.
• Attention to detail for documentation, safety, and infection prevention.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.