What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Dialysis - Seneca Ridge position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
SUMMARY
As a Nurse (LPN) in Hemodialysis, your specialized skill set and ability to collaborate with the Registered Nurse is vital to exceptional patient care.
STATUS: Full Time
LOCATION: Seneca Ridge
DEPARTMENT: Dialysis
ATTRIBUTES
- Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
- Willingness and ability to work early morning shifts
- Friendly, compassionate and patient focused
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patient Care & Evaluation. Conduct a thorough assessment of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment; provide regular patient status updates
- Treatment Administration. Assist in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN); initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments using multiple access sites; administer IVP medications to dialysis patients
- Documentation. Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Nurse, in accordance with established plans.
Key Responsibilities:
The LPN working in Hemodialysis responsibilities include application/mastery of skills in area of specialization, guidance and general oversight to less experienced employees; may train new employees. The duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex issues, patient cases or technical skills.
•Conducts and documents a thorough assessment of each patient’s medical status upon admission and throughout the patient’s course of treatment.
•Assists in the implementation of the patient’s treatment plan under the direction of the RN.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - 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; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
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PAY RANGE: $26.50 - $32.50
Salary : $27 - $33