Dialysis Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Company: US Renal Care
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

OUR MISSION At U.S. Renal Care, we're changing the lives of everyone living with kidney disease. OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH At USRC, we are building a culture of diversity and inclusion where each employee has a voice, and every team member is valued for their individual talents. Our common purpose is the pursuit of excellence for our patients and our shared values lived out through compassion for one another. A PATH FOR SUCCESS When you join U.S. Renal Care, your journey begins with training programs to set each new employee on a course for success. Ongoing development ensures every team member remains fully supported and empowered to chart their career path towards growth and opportunity. INSPIRATION and GROWTH USRC is also dedicated to open communication that fosters dialogue and understanding of our vision and goals. We recognize and reward innovation to inspire one another as we endeavor to lead our industry in the highest quality of care for our patients. The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse provides hemodialysis therapies to patients with chronic renal disease. RESPONSIBILITIES: May contribute to and implement the plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse and document as needed. Monitor the outcomes of dialysis treatment on an ongoing basis and communicate results to the Charge Nurse or Administrator as appropriate. Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments, within scope of practice and as allowed by state regulations. Mix acid and bicarbonate according to center procedure when needed. Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested. REQUIREMENTS: Current nursing license in the applicable state. Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors. Previous dialysis nursing experience preferred but not required. Minimum 6 months experience in nursing preferred. U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran. Current LVN/LPN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing. CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors. Previous dialysis experience preferred. Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire. Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to organize time and tasks well. Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire. Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state. HourlyEmployees of US Renal Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment. Individuals with medical or sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances that prevent them from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine may request an exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. This requirement does not apply to positions that are 100% remote and have no direct interaction with patients or staff.HarlingenTexas

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