Dialysis Nurse

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate with a degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse
• At least six (6) months of working experience as Hemodialysis Nurse.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs direct nursing care services and assists physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in order to provide proper patient care.

CORE COMPETENCY MODEL

• Client Focus
• Collaboration
• Initiating Service
• Integrity
• Work Standards

KEY RESULT AREA

• Nursing Service and Patient Care
• Health Information
• Medication and Treatment Administration
• Patient and Health Education
• Patient Record Maintenance
• Coordination

FUNCTIONS

I. DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Performs direct nursing care procedures, which include bedside nursing, hygiene, pre and post-operative care, and admission and discharge duties in accordance to the standards of nursing practice and hospital policies.
• Plans nursing care appropriately by involving the patient/family utilizing the Nursing Process (Assessment, Diagnosis/Analysis, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation).
• Prepares patients for and assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administers medications and other therapeutics observing the 10 R's of safe medication administration.
• Refers patient's condition to Attending Physician observing proper referral procedure with complete information (Patient's Name, Diagnosis, Room Admitted, Observations Noted, Latest Vital Signs, Nursing Management given) and details.
• Carries out Doctor's legal orders.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of the patient by ensuring compliance to hospital policies and safety standards.

II. HEALTH EDUCATION AND PATIENT ADVOCACY

• Assists in the education and rehabilitation of patients and their families related to physical and mental health.
• Acts as liaison between patients and hospital personnel.
• Orientation of Patient's Rights and Responsibilities to patients assigned to him/her.

III. RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

• Charts accurately all observations, decisions, actions, and outcome of actions rendered to patients thru the utilization of the FDAR mode of documentation taking into consideration the time element.
• Monitors the inventory and maintenance of supplies, equipment and facilities, and ensures judicious use of supplies and materials.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates with other services in the hospital regarding patient care needs.
• Attends regular unit meetings and other training programs required.
• Performs other related functions as maybe assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresh graduate

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Paid training
• Staff meals provided

Work Location: In person