Responsibilities
- Prime dialyzer and bloodlines.
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Oversee dialysis treatment from start to finish.
- Cannulate accesses.
- Clean and dress permanent and temporary catheters.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients and interpret and record information.
- Identify irregular dialysis reactions and notify appropriate medical team members.
- Secure blood works.
- Teach patients and significant others how to manage illness by explaining post‑treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, and self‑administration of medications if needed.
- Maintain medical inventory.
- Provide pre‑ and post‑procedure care to patients.
- Perform other position‑related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
- Conduct home visit assessment for home hemodialysis admission.
- Follow nephrologist orders.
- Conduct assessment of a patient when indicated.
- Recommend changes in treatment based on current patient needs.
- Facilitate communication between patient and family on one side and the training team on the other.
- Cooperate with and provide oversight and directions to dialysis technicians.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
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.
Licensure and Certification
- 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
Proficiency in English language.