LPN – Hemodialysis & CVAD Care Specialist

Mount Sinai Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will participate in the nursing process, perform approved nursing duties, monitor patients, and ensure safe administration of medications within policy; IV therapy and CVAD care may be included in the outpatient dialysis settings as directed by RN.

Qualifications

• Completion of educational program for licensure as a LPN.
• Successful completion of NYS IV Therapy Initial Program.
• Appropriate nursing licensure and ongoing competency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participates in applying the nursing process to an assigned group of patients.
• Administers medications as defined by policy (no IV push/bolus or IV drugs via central line).
• Assists in patient assessment and documents observations in EMR.
• Performs nursing procedures including vital signs, venipuncture, IV start of peripheral lines, and wound care as allowed.
• Collaborates with RN to plan and provide direct patient care and ADLs.

Education

LPN licensure (NY State)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Heartsaver

IV Therapy Competence

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide supportive and restorative care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will participate in the nursing process, perform approved nursing duties, monitor patients, and ensure safe administration of medications within policy; IV therapy and CVAD care may be included in the outpatient dialysis settings as directed by RN.