Licensed Practical Nurse - Bay Creek Dialysis

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Bay Creek Dialysis center in Webster, New York. In this role, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis treatment. You will work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and dialysis technicians to deliver exceptional patient care in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

We treat a diverse patient population, including adults from multiple backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. Patients receive dialysis treatment 2-3 days per week for 3-5 hours per treatment. Some patients are with us temporarily while their kidney function recovers or they transition to home dialysis, relocate, or receive a transplant, while others receive ongoing care at our center.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document thorough assessments of each patient's medical status upon admission and throughout their course of treatment
• Assist in implementing the patient's treatment plan under the direction of the RN
• Administer IVP medications specific to the dialysis patient population
• Initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments using multiple access sites, including AV fistulas, AV grafts, and Central Venous Catheters (CVC)
• Clean and redress CVC skin sites
• Draw blood from CVC
• Respond to CVC line separations
• Comply with evaluation, treatment, and documentation guidelines of the department
• Act in compliance with hospital, regulatory, and professional standards and policies
• Maintain clinical currency by pursuing continuing education opportunities

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Days, evenings, and weekends

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or hold an ASN/BSN in Nursing
• Current New York State Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Completion of the NYS Department of Health and NYS DOE approved training curriculum for LPNs working in Outpatient Hemodialysis Units (completed as part of unit-based orientation)
• Completion of the NYS DOH and NYS DOE approved annual competency for LPNs accessing central lines in a hemodialysis unit (completed as part of unit-based orientation)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience
• At least 6 months of LPN experience

Physical Requirements

This is a moderate clinical role requiring continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20-50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. You will perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

Compensation

• Pay range: $27.80 - $33.92 per hour
• Individual annual salaries and hourly rates may vary based on position details, FTE, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts