Job DescriptionEssential 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.
RequirementsTo 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.
