Dialysis Licensed Vocational Nurse

U.S. Renal Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Voluntary benefits

401k with employer match

Virtual Care

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care in Houston, TX is seeking a licensed Vocational Nurse/License Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) to support patient care in our dialysis clinics. The successful candidate will administer treatments, collect samples, document care, and collaborate with the charge nurse to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires strong English communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to organize tasks. Prior dialysis experience is preferred, with training provided by USRC within 8 weeks of

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in applicable state, active and in good standing.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Dialysis experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to organize time and tasks well.
• Basic computer skills; proficient in USRC clinical applications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.
• Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.
• Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.
• Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Maintain thorough, accurate documentation in patient records of all treatments and communications.
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education offerings; assist with staff training as requested.

Skills

LVN/LPN license

CPR certification

English communication

Time management

Computer skills

Dialysis experience

Education

USRC training program

Tools

USRC clinical applications

Job description

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• 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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Requirements include:

• 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.

Benefit Details

• 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