Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Dialysis

Avera Health; Fort Ripley (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

PTO day 1

Employer retirement matching 5%

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Minnesota is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care and treatment to patients on maintenance dialysis. The role demands knowledge of dialysis procedures and collaboration with the nephrology team to ensure quality patient outcomes.

You will educate patients, coordinate with medical staff, and support self-care training. This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth within the Avera system.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and treatment to dialysis patients.
• Perform and maintain proficiency in dialysis treatments.
• Coordinate care with Medical Director, Nephrologist, patients and staff.
• Educate patients and families about dialysis processes and self-care.

Education

RN License / Board of Nursing

Job description

Location:Avera St Luke‘s Hospital

Worker Type:Regular

Work Shift:Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$24.50 - $48.50

Position Highlights

Sign-On Bonus Available!LPN :

Eligible for up to

$7,500

sign‑on

Additional BenefitsStudent Loan Repayment (LPN):LPNs may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Avera contributes

$167 per month (up to $10,000)

directly towards your loan principal to help you pay down debt faster.Positive Work Environment:Join a team that lives the mission through excellent care and supportive teamwork.Career Growth:We believe great employees are our best investment—grow your career while being part of the Avera team!Work ScheduleDay/Evening Shift72 hours per two weeks (Full-Time)

You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Provides care and treatment to patients on maintenance dialysis Dialysis treatment is provided within the scope of nursing practice. Home dialysis nurses provide major portions of self- care and home dialysis training for dialysis patients and/or their caregivers.

What you will do

Performs and maintains knowledge and proficiency in technical skills for dialysis treatments.Provides oversight and delegation to department staffUnderstands and ensures compliance related to water room equipment operation and function.Complies with established departmental policies and procedures, scope of care, performance improvement activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Documents in the patient record according to departmental policy/procedure.Promotes and maintains documentation and an environment that is in compliance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies, including CMS/ESRD-Renal Network, and Quality Assurance and Process Improvement efforts.Coordinates care of patients in collaboration with Medical Director, Nephrologist, patients, families, other nursing staff and all ancillary departments.Acts as a patient/family advocate. Collaborates with the patient, family, and health care providers in providing patient care.Identifies patient/family learning needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates an educational plan for patients. Provides patient education related to, but not limited to, the dialysis process and procedures related to that process, including care and management of dialysis accesses.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Board of Nursing An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire orCertified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Upon Hire orCertified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Upon Hire orSpecialty Certification - The American Society of Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI) Upon Hire Dialysis experience or critical care experience1-3 years nursing experience if functioning as a home dialysis nurse and an additional 3 months experience in each of the specific modalities (hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis) for which the nurse will provide self-care training

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to.