Dialysis Staff Nurse

Clinical Care

• Assess patient’s pre-dialysis condition (vital signs, weight, vascular access site, laboratory values).
• Prepare and prime dialysis machines, dialyzers, and necessary consumables before each session.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis sessions as per protocol.
• Monitor patient status (BP, HR, symptoms) throughout the procedure and respond to complications (hypotension, cramps, bleeding, etc.).
• Administer prescribed medications (e.g., heparin, erythropoietin, iron supplements) during dialysis.
• Provide post-dialysis care, including vital sign assessment and vascular access site management.
• Assist in peritoneal dialysis procedures and patient training when required.

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with nephrologists, dialysis technicians, and dieticians to deliver holistic patient care.
• Educate patients and families about dialysis procedures, diet, fluid restrictions, and access care.
• Coordinate with laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy for investigations and treatment support.
• Collaborates with interdepartmental teams to provide quality patient care.
• Report abnormal findings and patient concerns promptly to the nephrologist or medical team.

Documentation & Administration

• Maintain accurate dialysis records: pre/post vital signs, machine parameters,
• medications, and patient responses.
• Record incidents, adverse events, and interventions accurately.
• Ensure proper handover between shifts with complete patient information.
• Raise requisitions for dialysis consumables and medications in time.

Safety & Quality

• Ensure infection prevention practices during vascular access cannulation and dialysis sessions.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique for central venous catheters, AV fistulas, and grafts.
• Monitor and ensure proper functioning of dialysis machines and water treatment systems.
• Report and escalate equipment malfunctions or safety hazards.
• Adhere to hospital and national standards for dialysis care.

Education & Teamwork

• Provide guidance to patients on self-care and long-term vascular access maintenance.
• Mentor junior staff and students in dialysis nursing skills.
• Participate in continuous education, workshops, and certification programs in nephrology/dialysis nursing.
• Contribute to quality improvement programs, audits, and infection control committees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹13,092.19 - ₹24,261.68 per month

Work Location: In person