Dialysis Staff Nurse

• Assess patients before, during, and after dialysis.
• Verify dialysis prescriptions and prepare patients for treatment.
• Perform pre- and post-dialysis vital-sign monitoring and weight assessment.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis procedures as per hospital protocols and physician orders.
• Monitor patients for complications such as hypotension, cramps, nausea, bleeding, infection, and dialysis reactions.
• Maintain and assess AV fistula, graft, and central venous catheter access.
• Administer prescribed medications, anticoagulants, and emergency medications safely.
• Maintain dialysis machines, equipment, and supplies according to established protocols.
• Follow strict infection-prevention and biomedical-waste management practices.
• Respond promptly to dialysis-related emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families regarding dialysis, fluid restriction, diet, medication compliance, and vascular-access care.
• Maintain accurate nursing records, dialysis charts, medication records, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with nephrologists, technicians, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure proper patient identification, consent, safety checks, and handover.
• Participate in quality-improvement, audits, training, and continuing nursing education.Role & responsibilities

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