hemo dialysis NurseGC Hemodynamix Inc.

Job Description
Assists in the admission of the patient into the unit and secures consent for series of Hemodialysis from the patient/ relative.
Does physical assessment before, during and after hemodialysis.
Weighs patient and checks vital signs before and after hemodialysis. Documents and informs attending nephrologists of patient's condition.
Assesses, cleans, dresses and declots (when necessary) access sites. Prepares and cannulates AV fistula and Gortex aseptically before hooking patient to Hemodialysis machines.
Hooks and unhooks responsibly all patients from hemodialysis machines.
Checks the whole treatment set-up including dialyzer for any blood leakage and other technical problem which may need immediate action.
Monitors hemodynamics and records patient's blood pressure and heart rate every 30 minutes and as often as necessary for unstable patients.
Checks dialysate conductivity, temperature, heparin infusion pump function. Records and adjusts blood flow rate, TMP, venous and arterial pressure.
Collects blood specimen for routine laboratory tests.
Administers medication and treatment to usual side effects of Hemodialysis according to unit's standard operating procedures.
Performs blood transfusion and institutes emergency responses to any transfusion reaction.
Assists nephrologists when examining patient and in times of emergency situation like "CODE BLUE".
Prepares the equipment and assists vascular surgeon during bedside insertion of subclavian catheter.
Provides adequate post hemodialysis care including completion of patient's chart.
Job Qualification
Bachelor's degree holder in Nursing
Registered Nurse
At least 1 year of experience in Hemodialysis