Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis
Job Description
Observation, Assessment and Treatment
- 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.
In-Home Assistance
- Aids with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, ambulating, turning and feeding.
- Assist clients with toileting, getting in and out of bed, and transporting them to and from the house safely.
- Prepares food for the patient as per dietary instruction ordered by physician.
- Maintains cleanliness within the vicinity of the patient’s surroundings.
Responsibilities
Observation, Assessment and Treatment
- 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.
In-Home Assistance
- Aids with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, ambulating, turning and feeding.
- Assist clients with toileting, getting in and out of bed, and transporting them to and from the house safely.
- Prepares food for the patient as per dietary instruction ordered by physician.
- Maintains cleanliness within the vicinity of the patient’s surroundings.
Qualifications
| ESSENTIAL | PREFERRED | |
| Education | · Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing in home country. | · Critical care qualification |
| · Active Basic Life Support Training- Certified | · Hemodialysis (Adult & Pedia) and General. | |
| · BLS ( for adult patients) | ||
| Experience | · 2 to 6 years working experience as Hemodialysis RN | |
| Certification and Licensure | · Current valid registration in country of training and/or country of last employment ( Local License-PRC) | |
| · DOH-HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi-UAE) Licensed | ||
| · Eligible for DHA / MOH licensing | ||
| Job Specific Knowledge and Skills | · Homecare & Clinical Skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance. | · English language |
