Licensed Practical Nurse

Dialysis Care Center; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dialysis Care Center in Ooltewah, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care and support dialysis procedures under RN supervision. The role focuses on safety, adherence to policies, and delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

You will monitor and document dialysis treatments, report changes to supervisors, and participate in daily opening/closing procedures and quality improvement initiatives. This position is full-time and on-site in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures as prescribed.
• Administer and monitor treatments according to the treatment plan.
• Monitor and document dialysis parameters on flow sheets.
• Report significant changes to the supervisor.
• Complete Daily Opening and Closing Procedures.
• Participate in quality metrics monitoring and improvement initiatives.
• Educate patient and family about end stage renal disease and dialysis therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed. Administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directed by the supervisor.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets. Document other information related to the care of the patient in the individual patient record.
• Responsible for reporting any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Completes assigned Daily Opening and Closing Procedures
• Monitors DCC Quality Metrics: Kt/V, Anemia, Catheter Rate, Access Infections, Missed treatments, etc.
• Participates in DCC Missed Treatment Intervention initiatives by assisting with patient outreach, rescheduling, and interdisciplinary communication regarding missed or shortened treatments.
• Assist in developing and following the teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications

Skills

Direct patient care

Dialysis procedures

Documentation

Patient monitoring

Reporting to supervisor

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Full Time Ooltewah, TN, US

Purpose and Scope

Supports the mission, core values, and customer service of Dialysis Care Center, LLC (DCC).

Adheres to the DCC Policies and Procedures and Compliance Program, including all state and federal

regulatory requirements.

The In-Center Hemodialysis Licensed Practical Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care under the

direction of the Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager while supporting operational excellence,

regulatory compliance, patient safety, and exceptional patient outcomes

Primary Duties / Activities

Patient Related:

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed. Administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directed by the supervisor.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets. Document other information related to the care of the patient in the individual patient record.
• Responsible for reporting any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Completes assigned Daily Opening and Closing Procedures
• Monitors DCC Quality Metrics: Kt/V, Anemia, Catheter Rate, Access Infections, Missed treatments, etc.
• Participates in DCC Missed Treatment Intervention initiatives by assisting with patient outreach, rescheduling, and interdisciplinary communication regarding missed or shortened treatments.
• Assist in developing and following the teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medications