Dialysis Staff Nurse

Role & responsibilities

• Implements and maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Oversees the preparation of delivery system, dialysate bath and dialyzers and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests are performed.
• Conduct pre dialysis patient assessment including vital signs and pre dialysis weight .ssessing the patients vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patients general health.
• Reviews physicians order for dialysis patients, collect pre-treatment dialysis data and reviews patients record prior to dialysis.
• Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.
• Maintains skills necessary to perform surveillance on dialysis access for early signs of failure or infections.
• Conduct post dialysis assessment such as vascular access, vital signs and post dialysis fluid balance.
• Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressings on the patients vascular access as per protocol.
• Oversees disassembly and disinfection of dialysis equipment.
• Demonstrates an in depth understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission of blood borne pathogens.
• Identifies and reports to the Nursing Supervisor, areas of nursing care delivery that requires in service education and initiates action to correct the problem.
• Immediately reports any unusual occurrences and document appropriately in the incident record.
• Work as a team leader when allocated to do so. Develop the role according to patient changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.
• Educate, supervise and guide junior nurses in giving patients care.
• Attends meetings and participates in committees as required.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Preferred candidate profile

Min 2 yrs experience in Dialysis Units from any reputed accredited hospital

Perks and benefits

Attractive Salary & Other Benefits