Licensed Practical Nurse - Dialysis

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Dialysis
0.75 - 1.0 FTE, 60 - 80 Hours a Pay Period
Days, Hours between 5 am - 5 pm
Weekends: Every Other Weekend (Friday-Saturday)
Holidays: Every Third Holiday

Position Overview:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a health care professional who provides specified services in the Dialysis Department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The LPN is active in the nursing process and collaborates with the RN to deliver quality and safe care. The LPN understands the Nursing Practice Process including assessment by the Provider & RN, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Dialysis patient. The Dialysis LPN is also active in the technical process of dialysis under the direction of the RN.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs technical aspects of dialysis care delivery:
  • Sets up and operates hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatments;
  • Attaches dialyzer and tubing to the machine to assemble for patient use;
  • Performs cannulation of dialysis vascular access or connection to dialysis catheters and initiates hemodialysis treatment;
  • Transports patients as needed;
  • Takes and records patient pre and post treatment weights, vitals, and other pertinent health information;
  • Completes necessary regulatory testing of equipment and records as needed;
  • Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during treatment
• Collaborates with the RN to modify the plan of care based on the needs of the patient and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the RN.
• Keeps updated on current Dialysis nursing practice, medications, and legal issues related to patient-based services.
• Conforms to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Follows recommended infection control procedures during patient contact.
• Is constantly vigilant to the safety needs of the patient, taking necessary precautions as warranted.
• Provides safe, cost effective, and holistic care to patients and recognizes abnormal conditions and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Documents all pertinent data in the EMR. Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• Participates in and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Acts as a resource to students.
• Answers patient call lights and addresses patient needs.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• LPN License in Minnesota
• BLS Certification
• Verbalizes role in public address codes
• Completes and passes the “Ishihara Test for Color Deficiency” prior to employment
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook. Patient Information Database (Oracle/Cerner)

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
 
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.