LVN Renal Dialysis PRN

UHS Dialysis South; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Job summary

UHS Dialysis South in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide skilled dialysis patient care, monitor renal patients during treatment, and operate dialysis equipment. You will assist with catheter access and administer medications as assigned to support patient safety and treatment efficacy.

The role requires a Texas LVN license, BLS certification, and at least 3 years of recent general patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent general patient care experience.
• BLS/HC Provider certification per AHA guidelines.
• Texas LVN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled direct patient care (dialysis) and monitoring of renal dialysis patients.
• Operates all renal dialysis equipment and recognizes changes in the patient condition during dialysis.
• Administers medications and assists with catheter access as assigned.

Education

LVN licensure (Texas)

BLS/HC Provider certification

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.