Dialysis Nurse

Found in: Appcast US C2 - 2 weeks ago


Waynesboro, United States Midas Consulting Full time

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced dialysis nurse to provide quality care to patients in need of dialysis treatment. The dialysis nurse's responsibilities include referring patients to dieticians, social workers, or vascular access centers as required, evaluating patients’ lab results, and answering patients’ questions regarding dialysis treatments. You should also ensure that the dialysis machines and equipment are in good working order.


Responsibilities:
  • Checking and recording patients’ vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
  • Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
  • Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
  • Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
  • Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments.
  • Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
  • Teaching patients and their family members how to operate home dialysis machines should they decide on home dialysis therapy.
  • Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.



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