Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provides patient care under the direct supervision of Hemodialysis Registered Nurse for assigned patient(s) in the acute setting excluding Intensive Care Units as permitted by state requirements.

- With documented competency and proficiency, the LPN/LVN may set up and prime equipment as directed by the Hemodialysis RN for renal replacement therapies (hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, and peritoneal dialysis therapies).

- Initiates basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment. Responsible for re-enforcing education the patients received by the RN.

- Acquires information and knowledge in current practice related to dialysis principals and technique by participating in scheduled in-service classes.

- Performs additional duties as assigned by Program Manager.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS
- Minimum of one year medical-surgical nursing experience. Six months of hemodialysis experience preferred but not required.

- Effective communication skills – both verbal and written.

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative.**#1

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