LVN Renal Dialysis

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care for dialysis patients and monitor renal dialysis treatments. The LVN will operate dialysis equipment, recognize changes in patient condition, and support care team in delivering safe, effective therapy.

Graduation from an accredited vocational nursing program is required. Four years of healthcare delivery experience as an LVN are required, with four years in dialysis preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing is required.
• Four years’ experience in health care delivery as an LVN is required.
• Four years’ recent experience in dialysis is preferred.
• Nephrology Nursing Certification is encouraged.

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 access hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Vital signs assessment

CPR/BLS

Renal care

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job description

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 access hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing is required. Four years’ experience in health care delivery as an LVN is required. Four years’ recent experience in dialysis is preferred. Nephrology Nursing Certification is encouraged.

LICENSURE

Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card. Must maintain current CPR certification.