LVN Renal Dialysis PRN

University Health Careers; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health Careers is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to provide skilled direct patient care for dialysis patients in Texas. You will monitor patients on dialysis and operate all renal dialysis equipment, responding promptly to changes in condition.

Responsibilities include administering medications and assisting with access to hemodialysis catheters by the patient care team. A minimum of three years’ recent general patient care experience and current Texas LVN licensure are required,

Qualifications

• Three years of recent experience in general patient care.
• Verification of course completion per American Heart Association BLS/Healthcare Provider guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during dialysis and monitor patient condition.
• Operate renal dialysis equipment and respond to alarms.
• Administer medications and assist with catheter access as assigned.

Skills

Dialysis care

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Catheter access

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 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.