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U.S. Renal Care
LVN/LPN
Career Insights for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
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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.
$54,839 / year median in Oklahoma
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities 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.
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.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance