Registered Nurse Home Hemodialysis

NMC Group; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UAE is seeking a Hemodialysis Registered Nurse. The role involves monitoring patients' medical information, overseeing dialysis treatments, and providing care to patients. Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and have relevant certifications, including Basic Life Support training. Experience in hemodialysis is essential, and the ideal candidate will possess strong clinical and communication skills crucial for patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Active Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Critical care qualification is necessary for the role.
• Must have hemodialysis experience (adult & pediatric).
• 2 to 6 years working experience as Hemodialysis RN.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment for dialysis patients.
• Clean and dress permanent and temporary catheters.
• Provide pre and post procedure care to patients.
• Conduct assessments and recommend necessary treatment changes.
• Facilitate communication between patients and the medical team.

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

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Active Basic Life Support Training

Critical Care Qualification

Hemodialysis Certification

Licensed by DOH-HAAD

Job description

Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.

Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish.

Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters.

Monitors 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 medications, if needed.

Maintains medical inventory.

Provides pre and post procedure care to patients.

Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Conducting home visit assessment for home hemodialysis admission.

Following Nephrologist orders.

Conducting assessment of a patient when indicated

Recommending changes in the treatment based on the current needs of patient

Facilitating Communication between the patient and family on one side and the training team on the other.

Cooperate with and provide oversight and directions to the dialysis technicians.

Participating in continuous quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

Primes dialyzer and bloodlines.

Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.

Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish.

Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters.

Monitors 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 medications, if needed.

Maintains medical inventory.

Provides pre and post procedure care to patients.

Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

Conducting home visit assessment for home hemodialysis admission.

Following Nephrologist orders.

Conducting assessment of a patient when indicated

Recommending changes in the treatment based on the current needs of patient

Facilitating Communication between the patient and family on one side and the training team on the other.

Cooperate with and provide oversight and directions to the dialysis technicians.

Participating in continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

7. 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

Certification and Licensure

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.