What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Dialysis position at CommonSpirit Health?
The Dialysis LPN Works with RN and provider to utilize the nursing process to identify patient needs and priorities of care through assessment and planning of care based on delegated tasks, patient needs, therapeutic interventions, and evaluation of the patient’s response. Is held accountable for policies and procedures of the department and organization. This position supports the mission, vision, and philosophy of CommonSpirit Health.
About Us:
CHI Williston Health now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital you will be exposed to the emergency department acute care (Med/Surg) swing bed surgery outpatient treatment and so much more! CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
Responsibilities
- Assist RN and healthcare providers with examinations, treatments, special tests, and routine procedures
- Obtains patient health history, laboratory specimens, and vital signs
- Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
- Assess and reassess patients, plan of care, implements care and re-evaluates are based on patient response to treatments
- Educate patient and families about disease process, proposed treatments, medications, and discharge
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited college or technical school for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Required Licensure and Certifications
- LPN:ND;
- BLS-CPR
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
- Strong oral communications skills
- Ability to deal with conflict and difficult people
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of all regulatory agencies and their standards and processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
