Dialysis Nurse

samana for business; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Dialysis Nurse to join their team. This role involves administering dialysis treatments, monitoring patient health, and educating patients and their families about home care management. The ideal candidate should have a nursing degree, be registered, and have experience with dialysis procedures. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, ensuring the cleanliness of equipment, and providing emotional support to patients throughout their treatment journey.

Qualifications

• A registered nursing license is essential.
• Experience in dialysis treatment preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients for complications and ensuring cleanliness before procedures.
• Monitoring patient vitals during treatment and evaluating equipment effectiveness.
• Educating patients about their condition and aftercare.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Vitals

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Dialysis nurses are nurses who care for patients who have kidney failure. They care for these patients by administering dialysis treatments, monitoring their overall health, and helping with everyday tasks. Dialysis nurses work in short-stay dialysis clinics, outpatient dialysis centers.

Dialysis Nurse Job Description

The practice of dialysis nursing encompasses patient care, education and training, and administration. As a dialysis nurse you may be responsible for:

• Assessing patients for impending complications; ensuring that the dialysis area is clean before beginning procedures.
• Monitoring each patients vitals and response to treatment and evaluating the effectiveness of dialysis equipment.
• Administering medication and providing support and encouragement to patients who are apprehensive.
• Conveying patient-specific information to the nephrologist, dialysis technicians, and other health care providers.
• Informing patients about their condition, treatment schedule, dietary restrictions, and any other relevant information that would affect the outcome of their care.
• Overseeing all activities related to equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and sterilization.
• Assisting in administrative functions related to maintaining accurate records on patient profiles, treatments given, equipment used, and supplies needed.
• Monitoring progress towards established goals for patients on chronic dialysis and modifying treatment regimens to meet patient needs.
• Post-dialysis care, which may include educating patients and their families about how to manage and perform dialysis at home, including medications, proper nutrition, lifestyle changes, and monitoring compliance with the treatment plan.