LPN - Dialysis - Park Ridge at Rochester Regional Health

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           

DEPARTMENT: Dialysis

SCHEDULE: Monday-Saturday, Days & Evenings. (2 Saturdays a month)     

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.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$26.50 - $32.50Rochester14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.