LVN Renal Dialysis PRN

University Health Careers; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers is seeking a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care for dialysis patients in Boerne, TX. The role includes monitoring patients, operating dialysis equipment, and recognizing changes in patient condition during treatment.

The ideal candidate has three years of general patient care experience, current Texas LVN licensure, and BLS/AHA Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Three years recent experience in general patient care.
• Verification of course completion in accordance with American Heart Association Basic Life Support guidelines.
• Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dialysis Care

Patient Monitoring

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 access hemodialysis catheters for the patient care techs as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Three years recent experience in general patient care and successful completion of 3 months 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.