What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at US Renal Care?
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.
