Licensed Vocational Nurse

Essential 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. To 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.