LVN Renal Dialysis PRN

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio, TX is seeking an LVN dialysis nurse to provide direct patient care during dialysis sessions, monitor renal patients, and operate dialysis equipment. The role includes recognizing changes in patient condition and assisting with catheter care under supervision.

Requirements include three years of recent general patient care experience, completion of a probation period, and Texas LVN licensure with BCLS/Health Care Provider guidelines as per American Heart

Qualifications

• Three years recent experience in general patient care.
• Verification of course completion in accordance with American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines.

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

LVN licensure in 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.