Descrição
As a Hemodialysis nurse, you're expected to fulfill the following;
Provides direct care to patients undergoing Hemodialysis 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 start of dialysis.
Reads and carries out doctor's orders and ensures it is performed accordingly.
Assesses patient using nursing process before, during and after dialysis;
Assesses, inspects, regulates and monitors all machine settings and parameters.
Prepares patient access using required standards for arterio-venous fistula and external access preparations.
Communicates with the doctor regarding identified patient-related problems and initiates interventions for the same.
Administers medications 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 patient's 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.
Other qualifications include (but are not limited to);
Ability to convey information effectively;
Excellent reading comprehension;
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
Analytical skill;
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking and in writing so others will understand; and
Problem sensitivity or the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong;
Service-Oriented - always actively looking for ways to help people;
Compassionate and understanding.
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