Licensed Practical Nurse - Waynesboro Dialysis

Hattiesburg Clinic; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hattiesburg Clinic seeks a Certified Hemodialysis LPN to deliver direct patient care in the dialysis unit under supervision. You will participate in initiating dialysis, preparing safety equipment, and conducting focused nursing assessments to support RN-led care, documenting findings and communicating changes.

This role requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, Mississippi licensure, and IV therapy certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current license or temporary permit to practice in Mississippi.
• One year of clinical experience within the past three years.
• Certified in the expanded role of IV therapy (if Hemodialysis certified after 1 Apr 2007).
• Successful completion of the Certified Hemodialysis LPN Program and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the dialysis unit under supervision.
• Initiate dialysis and prepare safety equipment and devices.
• Conduct focused nursing assessments contributing to ongoing data collection and RN assessments.
• Observe, document, and report patient signs and symptoms to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide health teaching to patients and their caregivers.

Skills

IV therapy

LPN license

Patient care

Education

Practical Nursing Diploma

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Certified Hemodialysis LPN administers direct patient care in the dialysis unit under the supervision of the RN Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse, RN Team Leader or Physician; performs assigned tasks independently and efficiently after instruction from designated medical personnel; is responsible for specific areas of the hemodialysis treatment including initiation of the dialysis treatment, preparation of safety equipment devices, conducting focused nursing assessments contributing to ongoing data collection and comprehensive assessment by the RN; observes, records and reports patient signs and symptoms to the appropriate person; provides health teaching to the patient and their caregiver.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing; has current license or temporary permit to practice in Mississippi; has (1) year clinical experience within the past (3) years; is certified in the expanded role of IV therapy (if Hemodialysis certified after April 1, 2007); successful completion of the education and practice of the Certified Hemodialysis LPN Program and provides certification; on-the-job training specific to hemodialysis; ability to use a variety of physical motions in day-to-day activities including standing, turning, bending, stooping, lifting without experiencing fatigue; willingness to assist with lifting patients and preparing equipment such as beds, chairs, etc. when indicated; ability to exercise tact and patience in dealing with chronically ill patients and their families; ability to accept supervision from designated medical personnel and to function as a member of the hemodialysis care team.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time