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St. Bernards Healthcare
LPN - DIALYSIS - LAWRENCE HALL NURSING CENTER
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$54,257 / year median in Arkansas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.NORMAL HOSPITAL/OUTPATIENT ENVIRONMENT. CLOSE EYE WORK. HEARING OFNORMAL AND SOFT TONES. EXPOSED TO ELECTRICAL , BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS POTENTIAL. OPERATES VARIETY OF EQUIPMENT USED -ACT MACHINE, HEMODIALYSIS MACHINE, BICARBONATE MIXER,CRASH CART, CLAMPS, SYRINGES WITH NEEDLES, FISTULA NEEDLES , REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT, DEIONIZING WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM. FREQUENT STANDING, WALKING, BENDING, LIFTING UP TO OR EXCEEDING 75 POUNDS. CARRYING UP TO 40 POUNDS.PUSHING/PULLING UP TO OR EXCEEDING 300 POUNDS. JOB SUMMARY LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THERAPEUTIC CARE OF END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS. WORKS UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION OF REGISTERED NURSE. RESPONSIBLE FOR INITIATING, MONITORING, TERMINATING, AND ADJUSTING ALL HEMODIALYSIS TREATMENTS ASSIGNED TO. MUST CONDUCT HIMSELF/HERSELF IN PROFESSIONAL MANNER AND DRESS APPROPRIATELY. WORKS IN THE OUTPATIENT UNIT AS WELL AS THE INPATIENT UNIT AS
NEEDED.Benefits
- Dental Insurance