Dialysis Licensed Vocational Nurse

U.S. Renal Care; Elsa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a qualified LVN/LPN to perform essential duties in patient care including obtaining blood samples, documenting medication profiles, and reporting to the Charge Nurse. Candidates should hold a valid LVN/LPN license and CPR certification. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k with employer match. Applicants with previous dialysis experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license required, must be maintained in good standing.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Previous dialysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.
• Report significant changes in patient condition.

Skills

Effective use of supplies

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Current LVN/LPN license in applicable state

CPR certification

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401k with employer match
• PTO