LVN Renal Dialysis PRN

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

Job summary

University Health Careers is seeking an LVN to provide direct patient care for dialysis patients in Seguin, TX. The nurse operates dialysis equipment, monitors patient status during treatments, and assists with catheter access as needed by the patient care team.

The position requires three years of general patient care experience, completion of a 3-month probation, and Texas LVN licensure with BLS certification according to American Heart Association guidelines.

Qualifications

• Three years of general patient care experience required.
• Verification of Basic Life Support (BLS) per American Heart Association guidelines.
• Texas LVN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled direct patient care for dialysis patients.
• Operates all renal dialysis equipment and monitors patient condition during treatment.
• Administers medications and accesses hemodialysis catheters for patient care staff as assigned.

Skills

Patient care experience

Dialysis procedures

Clinical monitoring

Education

LVN license

Tools

Dialysis equipment operation

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.