Job Description

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