Kidney Dialysis- Licensed Practical Nurse Job Summary Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is an independent, non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.

POSITION SUMMARY

Wage:

$24.30-$36.94 Full-time(0.9 Status) and Part-time(0.5 Status) positions available. This position delivers hemodialysis and provides nursing care for chronic hemodialysis patients in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, licensure, and scope of practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilizes the nursing process by providing care and documentation. Administers medications within the scope of practice and provides dialysis treatment as ordered. Monitors patients' conditions and reports changes to the appropriate personnel. Explains dialysis procedures and operations of the hemodialysis machine to the patient when initiating treatment. Operates and monitors dialysis reverse osmosis (RO) water system. Assists in the completion of admission and ongoing patient assessment. Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders and communicates to others for continuity of care. Completes annual competency skill evaluation. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Certificates, Licenses, Registration Holds or is eligible for a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of South Dakota and may be required to apply for a Minnesota LPN license. Completes Dialysis Orientation program. Required Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal skills are necessary. Must have basic knowledge of the proper use of dialysis machines. Must be able to competently perform all technical nursing skills within the framework of licenses and scope of practice. Must have the ability to deal tactfully with hospital personnel, patients, families, physicians, and the general public. Benefits Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.