Staff Nurse

Medical Care:

1. Assemble necessary supplies to conduct dialysis procedure; prepare dialyser according to established

procedures and the dialysis prescription

2. Assemble and prepare the dialysis extracorporeal circuit according to protocol and dialysis prescription.

3. Verify absence of residual sterilants.

4. Test, monitor and machine functions, including alarms, conductivity and temperature. Set monitor and

alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols. Verify Dialyser & documents.

5. Discard dialysis supplies and sanitize equipment according to manufacturer and unit protocol.

6. Ensure RO readings are in safe limits and water level is maintained for the subsequent shift & document

the data.

Patient Care:

1. Obtain and document pre-dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature.

2. Inspect the patients Dialysis access, administer local anesthesia if required; insert needles, and

initiate dialysis according to unit protocol and patient prescription.

3. Document treatment parameters and communicate patient condition and issues to the unit-in-charge.

4. Administer anticoagulant according to unit protocol and prescription.

5. Measure and adjust blood flow rate according to established protocols and prescription.

6. Calculate and adjust fluid removal rates according to established protocols and prescription.

7. Discontinue dialysis and established hemostasis following unit protocol. Inspect, clean and dress access

according to unit protocol.

8. Obtain and record post dialysis vital signs, temperature and weight.

9. Monitor patients and equipment, response to alarms, and readjust treatment parameters as defined by

established protocols and individual patient requirements.

10. Change fluid removal rate and patient position and administer replacement saline as directed by the

physician order or protocol.

11. Respond appropriately to dialysis related emergencies such as hypotensive episodes, needle

displacement or infiltration, clotting episodes, blood leaks, air emboli, etc.

12. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac arrest.

13. Collaborate with the unit- in-charge and Sr. Therapist in identifying and meeting patient education

goals.

14. Communicate emotional, medical, psychosocial and nutritional concerns to the unit in-charge.

15. Maintain professional conduct, good communication skills and confidentiality in the care of patients.Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile