Dialysis Nurse

Dialysis Nurse

Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, the dialysis staff nurse maintains accountability for the coordination and delivery of care to patients with end-stage renal disease.

The responsibilities of the dialysis staff nurse include:

• Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed.
• Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients collect pre-treatment dialysis data and reviews patient records prior to dialysis
• Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient's vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient's general health
• Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.  Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information
• Discusses patient concerns and answers questions relevant to care.
• Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.
• Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient's vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment).
• Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient's vascular access (dialysis catheter, arteriovenous access) per protocol.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹14,000.00 per month

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person