Staff Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 220,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in India is seeking a dialysis care professional to perform dialysis procedures as prescribed and to participate in daily patient management. The role includes assessing pre-dialysis status, monitoring during treatment, and communicating changes to nephrologists.

You will also handle records, machine disinfection, patient education, and helping the dialysis team deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Performing all aspects of the dialysis procedures as per prescription
• To be involved in day to day patient management
• Assess hemodynamic status and indications of dialysis before starting
• Monitor dialysis prescription, vascular access, flow adequacy, and complications
• Follow instructions of the Dialysis Doctors
• Communicate any new events or changes in patient status to the dialysis doctor and suggest treatment adjustments
• Maintain and supervise Dialyzer reprocessing
• Enter and maintain records for medical auditing
• Disinfect Haemodialysis machines as required
• Check patients’ vital signs and discuss their condition
• Educate patients about their disease and treatment and answer questions
• Oversee dialysis treatment from start to finish
• Ensure patients receive correct medications prescribed by doctors
• Evaluate patient reactions to treatment and medications
• Support the dialysis team in delivering quality care in a respectful manner
• Prime dialyzer and bloodlines

Job description

• Performing all aspects of the dialysis procedures as per prescription.
  • To be involved in day to day patient management.
  • Before starting dialysis: Assess hemodynamic status, indication of dialysis, vascular access and any comorbid illness.
  • During Dialysis: Overall direct monitoring including dialysis prescription, care of vascular access, adequacy of flow, complications and maintain liaison with and follow instructions of the Nephrologist
  • Following instructions of the Dialysis Doctors
  • Conveying to the dialysis doctor any new event/change in patient status and recommending changes in the treatment based on the current needs of the patient
  • Maintain and Supervise Dialyzer reprocessing.
  • Entry and maintenance of records of all patients and produce them for medical auditing.
  • Disinfect Haemodialysis machines as per required rooms
  • Checking the patients’ vital signs and talking with them to assess their condition.
  • Educating the patients about their disease and its treatment and answering any questions
  • Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish
  • Making sure patients are given the correct medications ordered by their doctors
  • Evaluating patients’ reaction to the dialysis treatment and medications
  • Supporting the entire Dialysis team in delivering quality care in a considerate, respectful manner
  • Primes dialyzer and bloodlines

Fresenius Medical Care is a global leader in providing high-quality healthcare solutions and services. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with respect and fairness, regardless of race, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We believe in equal opportunities for all and celebrate diversity as a key driver of innovation and success. Our commitment to equality ensures that every individual has the opportunity to thrive