Licensed Practical Nurse - US Renal Care

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.



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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled