Dialysis Registered Nurse
What they do
- Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs
- Readies dialysis equipment
- Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
- Cannulates accesses
- Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral sheaths & administer medications, including thrombolytics
- Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters
- Monitors patient 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 medication, if needed
- Maintains medical inventory
- Provides pre- and post procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis unit
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited RN/LPN program
- Current RN/LPN license, in good standing with the State licensing board
- Minimum of one () year Dialysis nurse experience
- Federal-,State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file
- Cognitive skills as related to the position