LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse or Dialysis Technician - Inpatient Dialysis - FT
Company: Employer
Location: Bemidji
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us! Sanford Health is one of the largest
and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United
States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement
opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family
who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our
broad footprint. Facility: Bemidji Dialysis Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1600 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA Shift: Varies Job
Schedule: Flex Weekly Hours: 32. 00 Salary Range: LPN $18.50 / Tech
$16.50 - LPN $28.00 / Tech $22.50 Department Details Dialysis
allows a nurse the opportunity to build relationships with the
patient. Patient to nursing ratio is 3:1. Warm and welcoming
environment where working as a team is strongly encouraged to
provide excellent quality care to the patient. Twelve week
orientation along with theory orientation to help you become
successful in the role of a dialysis nurse. Certification offered
after required hours worked reimbursed by Sanford. No Sundays. No
overnights. Thanksgiving and Christmas unit is closed. Job Summary
LPN: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional
nursing care for patients of all ages. Functions in a structured
care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established
by Sanford. Dialysis Tech: Performs the delegated nursing
interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct
supervision of the registered nurse. This may include but not
limited to; initiation of dialysis, monitoring patient during
treatments, discontinuing treatments, proper operation of the
dialysis equipment, gathering and documenting pertinent patient
information, and responding to alarms. LPN: Collaborates with other
inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan,
implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing
principles for the patient in the relevant clinical setting and
possess the ability to perform testing to assess data reflective of
the patient's status and to interpret appropriately the information
needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to the
age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Knowledge of
the principles and skills needed for nursing to provide patient
care and treatment. Knowledge of medications and their effects on
patients. Functions within the scope and standards of nursing
practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative
Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional
Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and
the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as
published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of
nursing care delivery and professional conduct. Dialysis Tech:
-Knowledge of and utilize appropriate age related patient care
protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of
patients of all age groups. Ability to work with growth and
development needs of unique client populations. -Prepares dialysis
equipment for patient treatment according to the dialysis
prescription; this includes safety tests and setting alarm limits
according to policy. Inspect the access site and perform
cannulation of the dialysis access to initiate the treatment.
Obtains blood samples via the dialysis lines or access site.
Adjusts blood flow rates and fluid removal rates according to
policy. -Monitors and documents dialysis treatment parameters/vital
signs and makes adjustments to treatment parameters, under the
direction of the licensed nurse. Initiate and discontinue dialysis
treatments. Responds to dialysis related emergencies, including
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under the direction of the licensed
nurse. Administers the medication considered part of the
hemodialysis treatment to include: Heparin, local anesthetic via
intradermal route, and Normal Saline. -Knowledge of and application
of dialysis infection control practices that include, but not
limited to; Use of personal protective equipment, disinfection of
equipment and supplies, dialysis station sanitization, and
isolation precautions. Demonstrate proficiency in computerized
charting, software applications, and other computer skills.
Knowledge of water system components, water system testing, and
application of appropriate actions to take if monitoring parameters
out of defined limits. -Participates in the orientation and
education of dialysis technicians. Qualifications LPN: Graduate
from an accredited practical nursing program as a Licensed
Practical Nurse. -If position requires IV therapy/management
skills, the following is required in North Dakota: graduation from
a Board approved AASPN program where IV therapy is part of the
curriculum or completion of an IV Therapy course approved by the
North Dakota Board of Nursing. -Currently holds an unencumbered
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license with State Nursing board
and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges. Obtains and
subsequently maintains required department specific competencies
and certifications. Completes required annual continuing education
units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department
and facility. Dialysis Tech: -High school graduate or general
equivalency diploma (GED) is required. -One-year experience in a
health care environment is preferred. Dialysis experience
preferred. Knowledge of various equipment/supplies and its general
use, medical terminology, and computer skills preferred. -Must
possess or obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from
the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board
of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), or other
approved certifying agency within 18 months of hire. -If working in
North Dakota (ND) must be on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel
(UAP) Registry through the Board of Nursing at the time employment
begins. -If working in South Dakota (SD), must register as
Unlicensed Dialysis Technician through the SD Board of Nursing once
certification is received (within 18 months). Benefits Sanford
Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying
full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a
variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance,
vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan,
work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review
your benefit eligibility, visit . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer
M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and
would like to request an accommodation for help with your online
application, please call 1- or send an email to . Sanford Health
has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a
drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition
of employment. Req Number: R- Job Function: Allied Health Featured:
No
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
07/29/2022
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