LVN/LPN

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties and tasks may be assigned.



* Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.


* May assist with billing log preparation and updates.


* Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic


* Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.


* Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.


* Knowledge of and comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements.


* Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations


* Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals to include progress reports.


* Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.


* Report machine problems to Biomedical Technician and Administrator.


* Participate in staff meetings as required.

Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.


* Assist with staff training as requested.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:


* Current LVN/LPN license in applicable state.

License must be maintained as current and in good standing.


* CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.


* Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors.


* Previous dialysis experience preferred.


* Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire.


* Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.


* Must be able to organize time and tasks well.


* Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.


* Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.