Registered Nurse

• 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.

• 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.

7. QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

PREFERRED

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing in home country.
• Active Basic Life Support Training- Certified
• Critical care qualification
• Hemodialysis (Adult \& Pedia) and General.
• BLS ( for adult patients)

Experience

• 2 to 6 years working experience as Hemodialysis RN

Certification and Licensure

• Current valid registration in country of training and/or country of last employment ( Local License-PRC)
• DOH-HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi-UAE) Licensed
• Eligible for DHA / MOH licensing

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Homecare \& Clinical Skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and Maintenance.
• English language