Dialysis License Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse Position Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Perform patient assessment within 30 minutes of treatment initiation; vital signs and all other parameters of ESRD patients, review dialysis orders, note general physical and mental condition through observations and questions; information obtained allows determination of compliance to dietary or medications regimen; accurately document this information according to polices and procedures.
• Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy : recommends a dialysis plan for ultrafiltration, initiate dialysis via access per physician’s orders, observe all safety measures, monitor patient vital signs applicable to ESRD patients, administer medications, fluid therapy and blood products or other appropriate treatments as needed, and document activity.
• Administers appropriate drug dosages per physician orders, if approved by state agencies.
• Develops a trust relationship with all patients being sensitive to their fears, feelings, concerns, and body language.
• Advocates for patient to seek medical intervention when problems or conditions unrelated to renal disease develop.
• Practices within the scope of practice for an LPN according to company policies and procedures; state guidelines, and within the Nurse Practice Act.
• Participates with the patient care team in the development and review of both the short term and long term care plan programs.

Facility / Equipment Management :

Financial Management / Quality Assurance

Other

Qualifications