LPN

Southeastern Renal Dialysis; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

12 weeks orientation

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Iowa is seeking a dedicated LPN to provide specialized care to patients with kidney failure under RN supervision. Key responsibilities include assessing and monitoring patients, administering dialysis treatments, and ensuring effective communication within care teams. Applicants must have completed an accredited nursing program, hold a current LPN license and CPR certification, and be willing to float between multiple clinic locations. This role ensures a collaborative and supportive environment to enhance patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to float between clinics.
• Dialysis experience preferred, not required.
• CPR/AED certification is required.
• IV therapy training is required where applicable.
• Dialysis experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care throughout patient assessment and treatment.
• Monitor patient’s access with intervention as appropriate.
• Administer and educate patient regarding medications.
• Follow infection control policies and procedures.
• Educate patients regarding medications within scope of practice.
• Attend required training and staff meetings to maintain and expand skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Desire to collaborate with care teams

Ability to problem solve

Education

Accredited practical nursing program completion

Current LPN license

Current CPR/AED certification

Current state IV therapy training requirements

Dialysis experience preferred

Job description

Provides specialized care to patients with kidney failure by administering hemodialysis or peritoneal treatments, usually under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). They monitor vital signs, assess vascular access sites (fistulas/grafts), operate dialysis equipment, and document patient, treatment, and condition changes.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Role under direct RN supervision
• Provide nursing care throughout patient assessment, initiation and discontinuation of treatment; monitor during and assess following treatment; and obtain necessary lab work
• Assess and monitor patient’s access with intervention as appropriate
• Follow the clinic’s infection control policies and procedures
• Understand concepts of water treatment and effects on patient care
• Communicate effectively to keep charge nurse aware of patient condition changes
• Know and follow clinic risk management program
• Administer and educate patient regarding medications, within scope of practice
• Attend required training and staff meetings to maintain and expand skills

Requirements

Must be able to float between clinics (West Burlington, Fort Madison, Keokuk, Mount Pleasant, Fairfax). Will be reimbursed for mileage. Must also complete a paid 12 weeks orientation.

Successful Candidates Bring

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Education/Training

• Accredited practical nursing program completion
• Dialysis experience preferred, not required
• Current LPN license
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Current state IV therapy training requirements, if applicable