HD Staff Nurse

Job Summary:

The Dialysis Nurse is responsible for the care of patients who are undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. These treatments are used to cleanse the blood when it cannot be done naturally due to disease, injury, or other medical condition

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of BS Nursing
• Must be PRC License holder
• With at least 1-year experience is preferred
• With ACLS / BLS certification

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checking and recording patients’ vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
• Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
• Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
• Collecting patient data such as weight, blood pressure, and temperature at the beginning of each session
• Preparing patients for dialysis treatments by cleaning their skin with antiseptic solutions and hooking them up to the dialysis machine
• Observing patients during dialysis treatments to ensure that they are safe and comfortable
• Maintaining accurate records regarding each patient’s health status during the course of treatment
• Preparing equipment for use in the dialysis lab such as sterilizing instruments and setting up machines
• Providing support to patients during treatment by monitoring their physical condition and adjusting settings on the machine as needed
• Communicating with medical staff regarding any changes in patient condition or complications during treatment
• Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
• Readies dialysis equipment
• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
• Cannulates accesses
• Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members
• Secures blood works
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed
• Maintains medical inventory
• Provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

BENEFITS

• Government benefits (SSS, Pag-ibig, PhilHealth)
• With HMO
• Free Vaccination

PERKS

• Free pantry/snacks and coffee
• SL/VL provided
• 2 days off a week
• With holiday pay

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid training

Work Location: In person