Registered Nurse - Home Hemodialysis NMC healthcare LLC

Job Description

• Primes dialyzer and bloodlines.

• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.

• Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish.

• Cannulates accesses.

• Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters.

• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records information.

• 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 medications, if needed.

• Maintains medical inventory.

• Provides pre and post procedure care to patients.

• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

• Conducting home visit assessment for home hemodialysis admission.

• Following Nephrologist orders.

• Conducting assessment of a patient when indicated

• Recommending changes in the treatment based on the current needs of patient

• Facilitating Communication between the patient and family on one side and the training team on the other.

• Cooperate with and provide oversight and directions to the dialysis technicians.

• Participating in continuous quality improvement activities.