Dialysis Unit Nurse (Band 5) – Flexible Hours

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United States; Remote; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites three compassionate Band 5 registered nurses to join our renal dialysis team at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. You will assess patients, set dialysis prescriptions, access vascular access, administer IV medications via the machine, monitor alarms and ensure safe disconnection at the end of treatment.

Experience in Nephrology/Dialysis is essential. You will work in a 25-bed outpatient unit with a supportive MDT, flexible working options,

Qualifications

• Current NMC PIN is required.
• Experience in Nephrology/Dialysis essential.
• Registered Band 5 nurse.

Responsibilities

• Set up dialysis machine according to prescription and monitor patient.
• Assess patients before dialysis and calculate/adjust dialysis prescription.
• Access vascular access and commence dialysis treatment; deliver IV medications via machine.
• Monitor alarms and troubleshoot; discontinue and disconnect at end of treatment.
• Document treatment on CyberREN and Trust systems; maintain clean dialysis area.
• Work as part of MDT; communicate with nephrology team and ward staff.

Skills

Dialysis care

Patient assessment

IV medication administration

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

NMC PIN

BSc in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

CyberREN

NHS Trust systems

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites three compassionate Band 5 registered nurses to join our renal dialysis team at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. You will assess patients, set dialysis prescriptions, access vascular access, administer IV medications via the machine, monitor alarms and ensure safe disconnection at the end of treatment.

Experience in Nephrology/Dialysis is essential. You will work in a 25-bed outpatient unit with a supportive MDT, flexible working options,