Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - LVN

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc. recherche un Infirmier Pratique Agréé pour rejoindre son équipe à Lubbock, Texas. Le candidat participera activement à la fourniture de soins de dialyse aux patients et travaillera en étroite collaboration avec d'autres professionnels de la santé. Ce rôle exige une forte capacité à communiquer efficacement et à maintenir un environnement de travail sûr.

Qualifications

• Un an d'expérience en soins médicaux-chirurgicaux souhaité.
• Expérience en hémodialyse préférée mais pas obligatoire.
• Capacité à fournir des soins dans des installations variées.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins directs aux patients assignés.
• Surveiller et documenter les paramètres de traitement de dialyse.
• Participer aux réunions de planification des soins des patients.

Skills

Communication

Service à la clientèle

Education

Diplôme d'une école de soins pratiques (LPN, LVN)

Certification CPR

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Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - LVN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and division/company policy requirements.

Functions as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Responsible for reporting and documenting all new or unusual incidents, information, complaints, or problems to the supervisor. Promotes and assists in maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Responsible for driving the FMCNA culture through values and customer service standards. Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication. Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve, and follow up regarding customer service issues with all customers in a timely manner.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Patient Related:

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed. Administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan or as directed by the supervisor.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets. Document other information related to the care of the patient in the individual patient record.
• Responsible for reporting any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Assist in developing and following the teaching plan to educate the patient and family regarding end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medications.
• Assist with all emergency operational procedures.
• Administer intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
• Perform and document pre, interim, and post-treatment review of patient condition.
• Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest, and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment.

Technical:

• Safely operate all dialysis-related equipment according to proper procedures.
• Provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.
• Ensure all blood spills are immediately addressed according to FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
• Operate all emergency equipment effectively in accordance with standard operation procedures.

Staff Related:

• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Assist in short-term and long-term patient care plan meetings.
• Acquire information and knowledge in current practice related to dialysis principles and technique by participating in scheduled in-service classes.
• Act as a resource person for other staff members. Assist with the coordination of the care plan with Physician, Dietitian, and Social Worker.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility, staff, and physicians. The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment weighing up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical water solutions of up to 30 lbs., up as high as 5 feet. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.
The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
• Current appropriate State licensure.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• One year medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.
• ICU experience preferred but not required.
• Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
• Successfully complete CPR Certification.
• Must complete the Nurses Technical Training Program upon hire or soon thereafter.
• Ability to provide coverage at area facilities during times of short-staffing or as required.
• Employees must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

EOE, disability/veterans