LVN Renal Dialysis PRN

University Health Careers; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers is seeking a qualified LVN to provide skilled dialysis patient care and monitor renal patients. The role involves operating dialysis equipment, recognizing patient condition changes during treatment, and assisting with catheter access under supervision.

The ideal candidate has three years of general patient care experience and holds current Texas LVN licensure, with CPR/BLS certification in line with AHA guidelines. This is a full-time position based in Texas.

Qualifications

• Three years recent experience in general patient care.
• Current CPR/BLS certification per AHA guidelines.
• Verification of course completion per health care provider guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled direct patient care during dialysis and monitors renal dialysis patients.
• Operates renal dialysis equipment and recognizes changes in patient condition while on dialysis.
• Adminsisters medications and assists in accessing hemodialysis catheters for patient care staff.

Skills

Dialysis care

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Education

LVN license (Texas)

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.