Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis

About This Role

• 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.

• 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.

7. QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing in home country.
• Active Basic Life Support Training- Certified
• Critical care qualification
• 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