Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN

Why Join Rendevor (formerly CharDonnay) Dialysis?

We are a family-owned and operated company founded over 25 years ago by a Dialysis RN who believes that everyone is entitled to excellent medical treatment provided by talented clinicians.

What’s In It For You?

Our company offers competitive compensation coming in above industry standards and we pride ourselves in providing a caring, positive culture for our employees.

We offer an extremely generous package including:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Fantastic employee benefit package
• Employer contribution to H.S.A
• F.S.A tax savings benefits
• A 4% dollar for dollar company match to the 401k plan with immediate vesting
• A very generous PTO accrual program
• A PTO cash out provision
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation program
• Quality employee training and development programs
• Several holidays paid at time and a half
• Annual holiday gift bags for all employees
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• STD/LTD/Voluntary Life
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Discounted auto and home insurance
• Discounted legal services program
• Employer-paid life insurance for 1x employee salary
• Employer-paid assistance program with complimentary counseling, wellness, and legal sessions for employees and household members
• Complimentary year-long weight loss program
• Health & Wellness Program with gift card giveaways
• ...and much more.

What You’ll Do

• The Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs the hemodialysis treatment procedure delivering safe, efficient care of the highest quality and provides specialized vocational nursing care in accordance with state law and using professional nursing knowledge base, acts as a resource for staff.

This unit is located in

• SCI Laurel Highlands, Somerset Pennsylvania

As in any setting, this involves teamwork and coordinating care with the health care team. In addition to the healthcare team, you are also required to maintain strong relationships, regular communication, and visibility with clients (site Managed Healthcare, DOC/BOP, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma/GED
• Current LPN license for Pennsylvania
• Current CPR certification (or within 3 months of hire)
• One-year clinical dialysis experience preferred

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and satisfactorily communicate in English.
• Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands basic renal function and the consequences of renal failure; observes and records patient responses to renal failure and its treatments
• Performs thorough patient assessments as evidenced by documentation and feedback to the Nurse Manager and shows an awareness of the general course of all patients on the shift as well as the general condition of all patients in the unit; the LPN draws upon this knowledge to help deal with individual treatments
• Recognizes changes in patients on dialysis and makes necessary adjustments in their therapy and appropriately responds to all emergencies and seeks direction
• Sets correct priorities for patient care based on current knowledge; consistently reviews and evaluates priorities as changes occur and conveys these priorities to appropriate staff members
• Develops, implements, and evaluates appropriate care plans for patients demonstrating an understanding of prescribed modalities available; utilizes the team approach when assessing patient needs and developing a plan of care by conferring with patient, family, nurses, technicians, nephrologist, physicians, and dietitians when appropriate
• Assumes primary nurse responsibilities as directed
• Communicates significant information to the appropriate team members in a clear concise and accurate manner and acts as a liaison between the Nurse Manager, staff, and patients
• Objectively assesses problems regarding staff and/or patients and effectively communicates with staff and patients regarding policies and procedures
• Documents in a clear, concise, and thorough manner and sees that all paperwork is completed properly during the shift
• Verifies the accuracy of all orders during treatment
• Performs all tasks necessary for the safe, smooth, and efficient operation of the unit – this may include, but is not limited to, set-up, reuse, trash removal, water check, opening and closing of the unit, mixing bicarbonate and acid baths, cleaning machines and stations, bath distribution, and all other responsibilities as directed by the Nurse Manager
• Administers medications when ordered and understands and teaches principles of safe dosage in ESRD, reason for giving medications and possible side effects; ensures that medications are given properly as ordered
• Obtains laboratory specimens as ordered and performs routine tests
• Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results as they apply to the ESRD patient and confers with dietitian and nephrologist about abnormal findings
• Delegates responsibilities appropriately and follows through in seeing that all delegated responsibilities have been carried out in both routine and emergency situations
• Demonstrates the ability to assume the day-to-day functions of the Nurse Manager in his/her absence, i.e., staffing, scheduling, etc.
• Understands legal consequences of nursing actions both immediate and long term
• Promotes the education of patients and the understanding of their disease and its treatment
• Accurately assesses the patient’s readiness to learn; plans and implements appropriate teaching method for each patient and evaluates the patient’s learning and assists other staff members in developing these skills
• Knows and follows all Rendevor Dialysis policies and procedures for infection control
• Demonstrates the ability to assume the day-to-day functions of the Nurse Manager in his/her absence, i.e., staffing, scheduling, etc.
• Understands legal consequences of nursing actions both immediate and long term
• Promotes the education of patients and the understanding of their disease and its treatment
• Accurately assesses the patient’s readiness to learn; plans and implements appropriate teaching method for each patient and evaluates the patient’s learning. Assists other staff members in developing these skills
• Knows and follows all Rendevor Dialysis policies and procedures for infection control
• Promotes a teamwork approach by offering information, advice, and assistance to all unit staff members in a positive, courteous, and cooperative manner
• Participates in CPR as needed
• Contributes to harmonious and constructive working relationships with all staff members to promote a positive and productive atmosphere
• Assumes responsibility for special unit projects as directed by the Nurse Manager
• Recommends changes in procedures when new knowledge indicates a need for change in cooperation with the Nurse Manager
• Actively participates in the unit’s Quality Management program
• Participates in the IDT and QAPI committee and attend meetings as needed and/or requested
• Identifies and reports concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified
• Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure, certification, and scope of practice
• Participates in annual QAPI training and other continuing education, as assigned, and required.
• Provide suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not improving.
• Assists in building and maintaining a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality.
• Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence.
• Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients, and families.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practices.
• Develops and/or participates in in-service education programs.
• Assists in orientation of new staff members as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Participates in self and/or peer evaluations.
• Ensures the confidentiality of patient, employee, and/or company information.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
• Prepares daily dialysis logs and set-ups for each shift or patients as directed.
• Prepares, records, and files laboratory reports as directed.
• Stocks and orders necessary blood work supplies, e.g., blood tubes, requisitions, and envelops as directed.
• Helps maintain a neat and clean environment.
• Reports any incidents to Nurse Manager and/or Regional Director.
• Checks email at least weekly and responds appropriately and timely; uses company-provided email for all work-related email communications.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

Supervision:

• This position will report directly to the Unit Leader.

Work Environment:

This job exists in a hospital or in the medical unit of a post-acute or correctional facility. This role may include exposure to chemicals and blood-borne pathogens. This role routinely involves the use of both medical and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to work the full schedule which may range from five to fifteen hours per day, based on the unit requirements (i.e. patient census, staffing needs, etc.)

Rendevor (formerly Chardonnay) Dialysis is an equal opportunity employer.