About the Role
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care at a DCI in-center hemodialysis clinic as part of a patient care team, supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care throughout patient assessment, initiation and discontinuation of treatment
- Monitor patient during and assess following treatment
- Obtain necessary lab work
- Assess and monitor patient’s access with intervention as appropriate
- Follow the clinic’s infection control policies and procedures
- Understand concepts of water treatment and effects on patient care
- Communicate effectively to keep charge nurse aware of patient condition changes
- Know and follow clinic risk management program
- Administer and educate patient regarding medications, within scope of practice
- Attend required training and staff meetings to maintain and expand skills
Requirements
- Accredited practical nursing program completion
- Current NY LPN license
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Current state IV therapy training requirements, if applicable
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with care teams
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- In-center hemodialysis clinic
Work Type
- Full-time
- Three 12.5-hour shifts
- No overnight shifts
Experience Level
- Depending on nursing and dialysis experience
Education Level
- Accredited practical nursing program completion
Salary/Compensations
- Pay range from $21.00-$29.94 per hour
Benefits
- Paid 12-week training with preceptor, including job shadowing opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
- Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO
- Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
About the Company
- Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day.
- DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options.
- DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options.
- We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.
Equal Opportunity
- DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
- DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
