Hemodialysis Nurse

Job Summary:

No Dialysis experince . paid training!

The HEMODIALYSIS NURSE facilitates the coordination of dialysis patient’s care under the direction of the nephrologists. They perform all tasks involved with the dialysis procedure including direct patient care prior to, during and after the procedure. Additionally, the HEMODIALYSIS NURSE supervises hemodialysis technicians as needed in performing dialysis treatments, and other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The information provide in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has the sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks involved with the dialysis procedure
• Supervise hemodialysis technicians
• Evaluate patient’s physical, emotional and psychological status
• Executes plans of care in accordance with an interdisciplinary approach
• Evaluates patient’s response to treatment and lab work
• Reports to the physician as needed, and adjusts treatment plan when indicated within the guidelines of established protocol
• Performs all tasks, procedures, treatments and administration of medications that are designated to an RN
• Collect CQI data as assigned
• Participates as an interdisciplinary team member in developing long and short term care plans
• Maintains the confidentiality of all Practice information regarding patients, coworkers and physicians
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor or physician, whether patient related or not.

Directs the Following Staff

• Hemodialysis Technicians