LVN Ambulatory PRN

ACHE; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHE in Pleasanton, TX seeks an experienced LVN to provide direct patient care to dialysis patients and monitor their status during treatment. The role involves operating dialysis equipment and recognizing changes in condition to ensure safe care.

Responsibilities include administering medications and assisting with catheter access for patient care technicians as assigned; requires 3 years of general patient care experience and Texas LVN licensure, with adherence to AHA BLS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three years recent experience in general patient care.
• Verification of course completion according to AHA BLS guidelines.
• Current TX LVN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled direct patient care (dialysis) and monitors renal dialysis patients during treatment.
• Operates renal dialysis equipment and recognizes changes in patient condition on dialysis.
• Administers medications and accesses hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Dialysis monitoring

Renal dialysis equipment operation

Education

LVN license (Texas)

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides skilled direct patient care (dialysis) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients. Operates all renal dialysis equipment and recognizes changes in the renal patient's condition while on dialysis. Administers medications and accesses hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Three years recent experience in general patient care and successful completion of a 3-month probation period is required. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required. ?

LICENSURE
Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas is required.