Job description for Dialysis Nurse\xc2\xb7 Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed.\xc2\xb7 Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.\xc2\xb7 Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient\' s vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient\' s general health.\xc2\xb7 Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.\xc2\xb7 Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient\'s condition and other pertinent information.\xc2\xb7 Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.\xc2\xb7 Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient\' s vascular access (including needle insertion in arterioveinous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment).\xc2\xb7 Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient\' s vascular access (dialysis catheter , arterioveinous access) per protocols.\xc2\xb7 Maintains skills 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 appropriate training) the ability to perform arterioveinous access monitoring using ultrasound machine per protocol.\xc2\xb7 Reviews patient\' s electronic/paper records for orders as appropriate and administers dialysis related intra-venous and/or oral medications as prescribed and/or per protocol.\xc2\xb7 Conducts post dialysis assessment and patient discharge by evaluating treatment, documenting medication administration utilizing the appropriate protocols, assessing condition of vascular access, discharging the patient when vital signs are stable, and documenting and recording patient treatment data.\xc2\xb7 Provides patient education/teaching applicable to the patient\' s medical condition.\xc2\xb7 Refers patient to other disciplines or services as needed (nutrition, social work, etc).\xc2\xb7 Performs other treatments and diagnostic tests such as blood sugar testing and other tests required as part of patient treatment.\xc2\xb7 Oversees disassembly and disinfection of dialysis equipment.\xc2\xb7 Maintains skills necessary to do regional heparinization, separate and store blood samples, set up oxygen, administer saline, and maintain dialysis equipment.\xc2\xb7 Performs surveillance and testing of dialysis water treatment equipment and dialysis water (such as chlorine, hardness, conductivity, water cultures) to ensure that these machines are operating within the parameters set in the facility\'s written protocols.\xc2\xb7 Demonstrates a working knowledge of dialysis laboratory tests and dialysis medications.\xc2\xb7 Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission of blood borne pathogens.\xc2\xb7 Participates in quality improvement activities to include collection of data for the dialysis unit Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) plan.\xc2\xb7 Responds appropriately and provides assistance in emergency situations.Candidate profile requirements:- Bachelor degree in Nursing.- Minimum 2 years of experience including in depth experience in hemodialysis.- Proficiency in English, Arabic is a plus.- Good communication skills and well exhibited patient care attitude.- Teamwork and collaboration.- Required Nationalities: Any Nationality.Accommodations, Food Allowance, and Annual leave Air Ticket are provided.

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