Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis

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Primes dialyzer and bloodlines.

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Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.

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Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish.

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Cannulates accesses.

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Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters.

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

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Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members.

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Secures blood works.

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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.

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Maintains medical inventory.

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Provides pre and post procedure care to patients.

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

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Conducting home visit assessment for home hemodialysis admission.

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Following Nephrologist orders.

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Conducting assessment of a patient when indicated

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

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

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

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Participating in continuous quality improvement activities.