Renal Nurse

Job Summary

Registered Nurses (RNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Dialysis Nurses provide care and support for patients suffering from acute and chronic renal (kidney) failure. They assist pre-and during dialysis procedures, following physician orders.

• Job Description

Dialysis Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Dialysis Nurses include (but are not limited to):

• Primes dialyzer and bloodlines

Records patients medical information and vital signs

• Readies dialysis equipment

Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish

• Cannulates accesses

Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral shealths & administer medications, including thrombolytics

• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters

Monitors patient and adjust 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 medication, if needed

• Maintains the medical inventory

Provides pre-and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit

• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

• Depending on the setting, may also:

• Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited RN

Hemo-Dialysis Nurse

• 6months as Hemo-Dialysis Nurse

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift

Employee discount

• Health insurance

Life insurance

• Opportunities for promotion

Promotion to permanent employee
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• 13th month salary

Overtime pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hemodialysis Nurse: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:
* Registered Nurse (Required)