LPN

Southeastern Renal Dialysis; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid orientation

Job summary

Southeastern Renal Dialysis in Iowa seeks an LPN to provide nursing care under RN supervision, administer dialysis treatments, monitor vital signs, and document patient status. The successful candidate will float between West Burlington and nearby clinics, with mileage reimbursement and a paid orientation.

Candidates must complete an accredited practical nursing program, hold a current LPN license, CPR/AED, and IV therapy training; dialysis experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Accredited practical nursing program completed.
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Responsibilities

• Role under direct RN supervision
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Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Practical nursing program completion

Current LPN license

CPR/AED certification

IV therapy training

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.

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