Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN - Acute Dialysis

This position will cover Salem Hospital


* America's 'Most Loved Workplaces' by Newsweek


* No prior LPN dialysis experience required; 12 weeks of paid & structured training with an assigned Preceptor & Nurse Educator


* 70,000+ dedicated employees, 200,000+ patients, 2,600+ dialysis centers, 350+ research sites across North America


* Largest provider of renal care products and services in the nation, including state-of-the-art dialysis machines, dialyzers and pharmaceuticals, and we are home to the country's largest renal specialty laboratories


* Up to $4,400 tuition reimbursement per calendar year

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for assigned patients in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Related:



* Provides patient care under the direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the acute setting excluding Intensive Care Units as permitted by state requirements.


* Performs all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed to administer and monitor treatments in accordance with current treatment plan under the direction of the Hemodialysis RN.

Responsible for reporting and documenting all new and unusual incidences, information, complaints, or problems to the RN.


* Provides treatments for assigned patients as assigned to promote and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.

Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAI) Activities; including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).


* With documented competency and proficiency, the LPN/LVN may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Hemodialysis RN for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, and peritoneal dialysis therapies).


* Evaluates vascular access for patency; obtains necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight; performs vascular access cannulation as defined by the state and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the Hemodialysis RN.


* Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patient treatment.

This information is documented appropriately in the individual patient record to include the hospital Electronic Medical System (EMS) and the Acute Care Electronic System (ACES).


* Responsible for reporting any significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems to the Hemodialysis RN.


* Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are being used for...