Licensed Practical Nurse

Full Time

McDonough, McDonough, GA, US

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

Coordinates, implements and documents specialized patient care and home dialysis care based on thorough systematic pre, intra, and post dialysis/CRRT assessment by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs and provides documentation for pre, intra, and post dialysis physical assessments of the patient’s condition 

• Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments in accordance with the clinic’s policies and procedures

• Administers medications by prescribed route and provides documentation of administration and results of medication

• Prepares and monitors the hemodialyzer and hemodialysis machine and performs the required quality control checks

• Obtains ordered pre, intro and post laboratory specimens

• Performs in-house laboratory procedures in accordance with the clinic’s policies and procedures and Federal and State laws

• Reviews lab reports, identifies problems and reports to Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse, as required

• Completes monthly nursing assessments and assist in the review and co-signing of monthly nursing assessments performed by non-licensed personnel 

• Assists in the patient review of long-term care plan

• Reviews and documents patient education, as necessary, in order to ensure compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, and the facility’s CQI program

• Reviews consent forms and facility’s policies and procedures upon the admission of new patients and annually obtaining signatures as required.

• Prepares type and crossmatch specimens and performs intra and post transfusion patient monitoring

• Completes quality control check for the emergency cart and emergency kit, as assigned

• Participates in administrative and staff programs, as required. This includes, but not limited to attending staff meetings, company and DOC in-services and meetings such as CQI

• Transcribes and implements physician’s orders

• Actively supports and promotes appropriate attitudes and loyalty to management

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area

• Must be able to recognize and respond to emergency situations

• Assists in the teaching and training of new staff members as directed and supervised by the Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager

• Knowledgeable and able to implement safe and effective infection control procedures in accordance with the clinics policies and procedures

• Knows and practices procedures related to hazardous waste disposal. Knowledgeable and able to implement emergency, fire, and disaster protocols

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Completion from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program; Must complete the facility’s orientation and training program. Must have at least 2 years of clinical and hemodialysis experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, managers, patients and staff.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to read and interpret financial statements as they related to facility operations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess and maintain a current license in the State of Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Maintain CPR certification. CCHD certification is encouraged.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Computer skills which encompass Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail. Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with all levels of medical personnel.

Ability to effectively relate with physicians, patients, families and community agencies.

Ability to perform all routine and specialized nursing techniques delivered in the acute

Dialysis setting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee regularly is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Since this is a healthcare environment, there is the possibility of exposure in infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous chemical and materials, needlesticks, and blood and body fluids. Further information regarding this position’s specific work environment and exposure category will be provided during orientation.