Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis

Job Description

• Primes dialyzer and bloodlines.
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish.
• Cannulates accesses.
• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records information.
• Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members.
• Secures blood works.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medications, if needed.
• Maintains medical inventory.
• Provides pre and post procedure care to patients.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
• Conducting home visit assessment for home hemodialysis admission.
• Following Nephrologist orders.
• Conducting assessment of a patient when indicated
• Recommending changes in the treatment based on the current needs of patient
• Facilitating Communication between the patient and family on one side and the training team on the other.
• Cooperate with and provide oversight and directions to the dialysis technicians.
• Participating in continuous quality improvement activities.