Licensed Practical Nurse - Waynesboro Dialysis

Hattiesburg Clinic; Mississippi; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Clinic is seeking a Certified Hemodialysis LPN to provide direct patient care in the dialysis unit under RN supervision. The role includes initiating dialysis, preparing equipment, and conducting focused nursing assessments to support ongoing data collection and RN review.

The successful candidate will hold an accredited Practical Nursing Diploma, Mississippi LPN licensure, and appropriate certifications (IV therapy and Certified Hemodialysis LPN).

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current license or temporary permit to practice in Mississippi.
• 1 year clinical experience within the past 3 years.
• IV therapy certification (if Hemodialysis certified after April 1, 2007).
• Successful completion of the Certified Hemodialysis LPN Program and certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers direct patient care in the dialysis unit under supervision.
• Performs assigned tasks independently after instruction from designated medical personnel.
• Responsible for specific areas of hemodialysis treatment including initiation of dialysis.
• Prepares safety equipment and devices; conducts focused nursing assessments.
• Observes, records and reports patient signs and symptoms to the appropriate person.
• Provides health teaching to patient and caregiver.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Health teaching

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited school of practical nursing

Mississippi LPN license

IV therapy certification

Certified Hemodialysis LPN certification

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