Hemodialysis Nurse  

The Hemodialysis Nurse is primarily responsible for the provision of nursing care to the patients and the execution of medical procedures as may be directed by and provision of assistance to medical consultants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct care to patients undergoing HD based on the rules and regulations established by DOH and approved company policies and procedures;
• Checks and prepares all materials needed and ensures it is available before the starts of dialysis;
• Reads and carries out doctors’ orders and ensures that dialysis is performed accordingly;
• Assesses patient using the nursing process before, during and after dialysis;
• Assesses, inspects, regulates and monitors all machine settings and parameters;
• Prepares patient’s access using the required standards for artriovenous fistula and external access preparation;
• Communicates with the doctor regarding identified patient-related problems and initiates interventions for the same;
• Administers medication as ordered and properly documents the same;
• Performs, monitors and records pre-intra and post dialysis treatment vital signs;
• Initiates/performs Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest and sees to it that all activities are supervised, organized and documented;
• Updates patient’s records during and after every dialysis session;
• Inventories e-cart medicines and ward stocks at the end of every shift;
• Protects patients from accidents, hazards and potential infections;
• Observes the line of communication and applies appropriate communication techniques in reporting, recording and relaying information or data;
• Provides information and health education to patients and significant others regarding the plan of care.

• Registered Nurse with at least two (2) years experience in a Renal Nursing Unit;
• Computer literate;
• Customer-focused attitude;
• RENAP-accredited training certification;
• ANSAP IV Therapy certified;
• BLS and ACLS certified.