Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary :

Coordinates, implements, and documents specialized patient care and home dialysis care based on thorough systematic pre-, intra, and post-dialysis / CRRT assessment by performing the following duties below.

Duties and Responsibilities : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs and provides documentation for pre, intra, and post dialysis physical
• Assessments of the patient's condition; makes judgments and treats problem situations on dialysis related to blood pressure, weight changes, access patency, and blood and fluid flows
• Performs corrective measures and trouble shoots dialysis equipment and water treatment system.
• Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments in accordance with the program's policies and procedures
• Initiates, monitors, and terminates CRRT therapies in accordance with the program's policies and procedures.
• Initiates, monitors, and terminates peritoneal dialysis in accordance with the program's policies and procedures
• Administers medications by prescribed route and provides documentation of administration and results of medication
• Prepares and monitors the hemodialyzer and hemodialysis machine and performs the required quality control checks
• Inspects and evaluates access sites to identify preferred access
• Obtains ordered pre, intro and post laboratory specimens
• Reviews lab reports, identifies problems and reports to the nephrologist or acute dialysis coordinator, as required
• Takes part in the rotating call schedule
• Reviews consent forms and physician's orders pre-treatment to ensure patient has consented to therapy and appropriate therapy is delivered
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse performs all procedures associated with the administration of blood and blood products and administers blood or blood products as prescribed by the physician during acute dialysis
• Meets or provides the emotional needs of patient and family as they confront the psychological impact of acute and / or chronic dialysis. Encourages patient's development of realistic attitudes and goals via understanding of the disease process
• Assess patient and family learning readiness; teaches patient and significant others about renal disease, dialysis treatment and medical regimen and their impact on the patient's state of health and well-being
• Initiates and performs Basic Life Support for cardiopulmonary emergencies
• Participates in administrative and staff programs, as required. This includes, but not limited to attending staff meetings, in-services, and meetings such as CQI
• Travel is minimal in this role.

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