LVN Renal Dialysis PRN

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an LVN to provide skilled direct patient care for dialysis patients, monitor treatment, and operate all renal dialysis equipment. The role supports timely, safe dialysis sessions and requires strict adherence to protocol.

Candidates must have three years of recent general patient care experience, Texas LVN licensure, and verification of American Heart Association Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider guidelines.

Qualifications

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

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 patient care

Education

Three years general patient care experience

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.