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Dialysis Staff Nurses

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Saudi Arabia
Posted on December 8, 2024

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Job description for DialysisNurse Oversees the preparationof the delivery system dialysate bath and dialyzer and confirmsthat all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment areperformed. Reviews physician orders fordialysis patients collects pretreatment dialysis data and reviewspatient records prior to dialysis. Conductspredialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vitalsigns and assessing the patient s vascular access laboratoryfindings and the patient s general health. Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications andperforms medication reconciliation. Documentsfindings of patient assessments and interventions and advisesproviders of any significant change in the patients condition andother pertinent information. Oversees dialysistechnicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finishmonitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of thedialysis machines and demonstrates an indepth understanding of themechanics of dialysis. Assesses prepares andcannulates a patient s vascular access (including needle insertionin arterioveinous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection withdialysis equipment). Utilizes steriletechniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to applydressing on the patient s vascular access (dialysis catheterarterioveinous access) per protocols. Maintainsskills necessary to perform surveillance on dialysis access(catheter fistula graft) for early signs of failure or infection;this includes (if needed and after receiving the appropriatetraining) the ability to perform arterioveinous access monitoringusing ultrasound machine per protocol. Reviewspatient s electronic/paper records for orders as appropriate andadministers dialysis related intravenous and/or oral medications asprescribed and/or per protocol. Conducts postdialysis assessment and patient discharge by evaluating treatmentdocumenting medication administration utilizing the appropriateprotocols assessing condition of vascular access discharging thepatient when vital signs are stable and documenting and recordingpatient treatment data. Provides patienteducation/teaching applicable to the patient s medicalcondition. Refers patient to other disciplinesor services as needed (nutrition social work etc). Performs other treatments and diagnostic tests such asblood sugar testing and other tests required as part of patienttreatment. Oversees disassembly anddisinfection of dialysis equipment. Maintainsskills necessary to do regional heparinization separate and storeblood samples set up oxygen administer saline and maintain dialysisequipment. Performs surveillance and testing ofdialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis water (such aschlorine hardness conductivity water cultures) to ensure that thesemachines are operating within the parameters set in the facilityswritten protocols. Demonstrates a workingknowledge of dialysis laboratory tests and dialysismedications. Demonstrates an indepthunderstanding of infection control and prevention of transmissionof blood borne pathogens. Participates inquality improvement activities to include collection of data forthe dialysis unit Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI)plan. Responds appropriately and providesassistance in emergency situations.Candidateprofilerequirements: Bachelor degree inNursing. Minimum 2 years of experienceincluding in depth experience in hemodialysis. Proficiency in English Arabic is a plus. Goodcommunication skills and well exhibited patient careattitude. Teamwork and collaboration. Required Nationalities:Egypt.Accomodation Food Allowance andAnnual leave Air Ticket areprovided.Remote Work : No

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