Dialysis Nurse

Job Description

About USRC

USRC’s greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.

Summary

Responsible for delivering high-quality, comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment in a clinical setting. This role involves assessing patient needs, implementing individualized care plans, and monitoring patients’ conditions to ensure optimal health outcomes. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective treatment environment while following established protocols and standards of care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care according to core standards, established policies, and evidence-based practices.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Supervisor and Head Nurse to reduce patient waiting times and achieve unit goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Report equipment failures, safety concerns, security issues, and low supply inventory.
• Maintain familiarity with emergency equipment and procedures.
• Review patient medication profiles monthly and administer medications as prescribed.
• Obtain laboratory samples as ordered and promptly report critical results and urgent patient needs to the physician.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to continuously improve patient care and advocate for patients and families.
• Identify opportunities to improve care quality and address issues that may negatively affect patient outcomes.
• Promote patient and staff safety, comply with infection prevention policies, and report potential risks.
• Support cost efficiency through responsible use of staff, equipment, and supplies.
• Contribute to clinical quality indicators and patient satisfaction.
• Lead assigned unit-based performance improvement activities.
• Participate in new staff orientation, mentoring, and the development of nursing students and new employees.
• Apply transcultural principles in nursing practice.
• Participate in special projects aligned with nursing strategic priorities and evidence-based practice.
• Follow all Dialysis Centre policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional education, training, and development.
• Promote USRC’s values of Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion, and Compassion.
• Support teamwork and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor’s or Higher Diploma in Nursing.

Experience

• Non-Saudi applicants must have at least two (2) years of nursing experience in a haemodialysis unit.
• Saudi applicants with no prior experience may be enrolled in the New Graduate Development Program.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current nursing license from the country of origin or a valid license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Saudi Heart Association or American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.
• Completion of a haemodialysis training program is an advantage.
• Must pass a color vision test.