3401 Glendale Ave Ste 110, Toledo, Ohio, 43614-2490, United States of America
DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Nurse (LPN) to give life in the greater Toledo area.
You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. If you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be - this is the place to serve.
- After training is complete and you feel comfortable in the role, this LPN position may float to our other outpatient clinics in the greater Toledo area.
- Schedule: 3 - 4 days/wk, varied 8 - 12 hour days
- Compensation increases as you complete different levels of training, and take on more responsibility!
Details & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more
- Paid training
- Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic
- Float to various clinics during and after your training
- You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday
Dialysis Nurse (LPN) Day to Day
- 30%: Receives patient into treatment/exam area; weighs patient, takes temperature and blood pressure pre- and post-dialysis; documents on all dialysis flow sheets. Performs and records vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients as per DaVita policy and/or state regulations; obtains blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipment.
- 25%: Collects patient data including but not limited to assessing and monitoring status of vascular accesses, reviews lab work and patient assessments; seeks guidance when levels are out of “normal” range for ESKD patients
- 25%: Knows and complies with DaVita policies and procedures in accordance with the state and federal regulations for patient care and services (Medicare, OSHA, HIPAA, or other governing policies)
- 15%: Provides chronic dialysis therapy within the scope of practice and according to the plan of care; recommends a dialysis plan for ultra-filtration; initiates dialysis via various accesses, complies with all safety measures, monitors patient vital signs applicable to ESKD patients, administers medications per physician instruction if allowed by state agencies, fluid therapy and blood products or other appropriate treatments as needed; documents activity appropriately
- 5%: Performs clerical duties as needed and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor which may include: filing, lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry and maintaining patient charts.
Dialysis Nurse (LPN) Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license within state of practice.
- High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent
- More than 12 months of clinical nursing experience including 3 months providing nurse care to dialysis patients
- Completed training program approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines prior to operating the water treatment system
- Additional state requirements/ regulations where applicable Required Preferred
- Employment at DaVita is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and a background check per Federal CMS regulation of dialysis clinics
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.
Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Salary/ Wage Range
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
