LPN - Dialysis

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital in Cleveland, OH is seeking an LPN to join its inpatient hemodialysis team. You'll provide basic bedside care to dialysis patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, work with nephrology practitioners, and support patient-first care in a collaborative environment.

The role requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, an active Ohio LPN license, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current Ohio license as an LPN.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Preferred: previous dialysis experience.
• Preferred: ICU/Stepdown PCNA experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis procedures on patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
• Collect and document treatments given and objective/subjective data related to the patient's health status.
• Set up all dialysis-related equipment for treatment and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Complete three months of on-the-job training to become familiar with the policies, procedures, equipment and techniques.

Skills

Bedside care

Education

Practical Nursing program (LPN)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Euclid Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Cuyahoga County on the beautiful coast of Lake Erie. The caregivers at Euclid Hospital have made it an excellent medical facility and a home away from home.

Euclid Hospital’s hemodialysis unit is designed to provide inpatient hemodialysis care for acute renal and chronic end-stage renal disease patients. Featuring advanced medical technology, this unit encompasses telemetry monitoring, hemodialysis machines and reverse osmosis machines. This unit follows a “patient first” methodology for care delivery and prides itself on its team atmosphere. Caregivers on this unit often work with other RNs and technicians in conjunction with nephrology practitioners.

As an LPN on this team, you will provide basic bedside care to dialysis patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Here, you will work with a committed team of caregivers, several of whom have been on this unit for over 30 years, work with nephrology practitioners, gain experience caring for patients both in and out of the ICU and be encouraged to continue your education and gain additional certifications.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Saturday from 7:00AM – 5:30PM, with weekend, holiday and on-call requirements. Working one Sunday per 6-week schedule will be required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis procedures on patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
• Collect and document treatments given and objective/subjective data related to the patient's health status.
• Set up all dialysis-related equipment for treatment and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Complete three months of on-the-job training to become familiar with the policies, procedures, equipment and techniques.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
• Current Ohio license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Previous dialysis experience
• ICU/Stepdown PCNA experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Requires correct vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions of working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $23.25

Maximum hourly: $33.50

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).