Dialysis LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse

Who is Rendevor Dialysis?

We are a family-owned and operated company founded over 30 years ago by a Dialysis RN who believes everyone is entitled to excellent medical treatment from talented clinicians.

Our Mission

To bring thriving onsite dialysis partnerships to any under-serviced healthcare institution in need.

What's In It For You?

Our company offers a competitive total rewards package above industry standards in most markets and we pride ourselves in providing a caring, positive culture for our employees.

We offer an extremely generous package including:Hourly Rate: $25. 00 - $30. 00/Per Hour (Based on Documented Experience)

• Fantastic employee benefit package
• Employer contribution to H. S. A.
• F. S. A. tax savings benefits
• A 4% dollar-for-dollar company match to the 401k plan with immediate vesting
• A generous PTO accrual program
• A PTO cash-out provision
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation program
• Quality employee training and development programs
• Several holidays paid at time and a half
• Annual holiday gift bags for all employees
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• STD/LTD/Voluntary Life
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Discounted auto and home insurance
• Discounted legal services program
• Employer-paid life insurance for 1x employee salary
• Employer-paid assistance program with complimentary counseling, wellness, and legal sessions for employees and household members
• Complimentary year-long weight loss program
• Health & Wellness Program with gift card giveaways

• As a Correctional Dialysis Nurse (LPN), you will be utilizing your technical, and critical thinking skills daily on-site and within the Correctional Facility.
• You will be responsible for performing and monitoring the actual dialysis treatment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

• La Grange, KY within Kentucky State Reformatory

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday (4:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

• High School diploma/GED
• Current LPN license for Kentucky
• Current CPR Certification
• One-year clinical dialysis experience is required

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and satisfactorily communicate in English.
• Strong technical/computer proficiency with laptops, tablets, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, etc.

• Understand basic renal function and the consequences of renal failure; observes and records patient responses to renal failure and its treatments.
• Performs thorough patient assessments as evidenced by documentation and feedback to the Nurse Manager and shows an awareness of the general course of all patients on the shift as well as the general condition of all patients in the unit; the LPN draws upon this knowledge to help deal with individual treatments.
• Recognizes changes in patients on dialysis and makes necessary adjustments in their therapy and appropriately responds to all emergencies and seeks direction.
• Sets correct priorities for patient care based on current knowledge; consistently reviews and evaluates priorities as changes occur and conveys these priorities to appropriate staff members.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates appropriate care plans for patients demonstrating an understanding of prescribed modalities available; utilizes the team approach when assessing patient needs and developing a plan of care by conferring with patient, family, nurses, technicians, nephrologists, physicians, and dietitians when appropriate.
• Assumes primary nurse responsibilities as directed.
• Communicates significant information to the appropriate team members in a clear, concise, and accurate manner and acts as a liaison between the Nurse Manager, staff, and patients.
• Objectively assesses problems regarding staff and/or patients and effectively communicates with staff and patients regarding policies and procedures.
• Documents in a clear, concise, and thorough manner and sees that all paperwork is completed properly during the shift.
• Verifies the accuracy of all orders during treatment.
• Performs all tasks necessary for the safe, smooth, and efficient operation of the unit - this may include, but not limited to, set-up, reuse, trash removal, water check, opening and closing of the unit, mixing bicarbonate and acid baths, cleaning machines and stations, bath distribution, and all other responsibilities as directed by the Nurse Manager.
• Administers medication when ordered and understands and teaches principles of safe dosage in ESRD, reason for giving medications, and possible side effects; ensures that medications are given properly as ordered.
• Obtain laboratory specimens as ordered and performs routine tests.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results as they apply to the ESRD patient and confers with dietitian and nephrologist about abnormal findings.
• Delegates responsibilities appropriately and follows through in seeing that all delegated responsibilities have been carried out in both routine and emergency situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to assume the day-to-day functions of the Nurse Manager in his/her absence, i. e. staffing, scheduling, etc.
• Understands legal consequences of nursing actions both immediate and long term.
• Promotes the education of patients and the understanding of their disease and its treatment.
• Accurately assesses the patient's readiness to learn; plans and implements appropriate teaching method for each patient and evaluates the patient's learning and assists with other staff members in developing these skills.
• Knows and follows all Rendevor Dialysis policies and procedures for infection control.
• Promotes a teamwork approach by offering information, advice, and assistance to all unit staff members in a positive, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Participates in CPR as needed.
  Contributes to harmonious and constructive working relationships with all staff members to promote a positive and productive atmosphere.
• Assumes responsibility for special unit projects as dir.