Job Description

1. KEY JOB SUMMARY The Hemodialysis Nurse is tasked to assist with kidney dialysis treatment, monitor their patient's fluid balance, and advise patients about their care. 2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. TECHNICAL (GENERAL PATIENT CARE) 2.1.1. Assist patients with kidney failure through Hemodialysis treatment 2.1.2. Initiate, monitor, and terminate Hemodialysis treatment 2.1.3. Work closely with other medical staff to ensure that the patient is safe while undergoing Hemodialysis treatment 2.1.4. Refer any concerns, complications, laboratory values to the Attending Nephrologist/In House Physician2.1.5. Discuss patient's concern and conduct health teaching2.1.6. Review patient's laboratory schedules (routine laboratories and Hepatitis profile) and remind them of next due2.2. FUNCTIONS SPECIFIC TO ASSIGNED SECTION (HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT CARE)2.2.1. Pre-dialysis Procedure2.2.1.1. Follow Hemodialysis order and treatment plan2.2.1.2. Verify machine and dialyzer2.2.1.3. Take Vital Signs2.2.1.4. Weigh patient2.2.1.5. Calculate amount of fluid to be removed2.2.1.6. Assess patient's access2.2.2. Initiation of Dialysis2.2.2.1. Perform venepuncture of AVF/AVG access or proper catheter access care 2.2.2.2. Set Hemodialysis parameters to Hemodialysis machine2.2.2.3. Hook patient to Hemodialysis machine2.2.3. Intradialytic Monitoring2.2.3.1. Monitor patient's status and his/her vital signs2.2.3.2. Record pertinent data to patient's chart2.2.3.3. Manage intradialytic complications and refer to In-House Physician2.2.4. Post-dialysis Procedure2.2.4.1. Terminate procedure2.2.4.2. Take Vital Signs2.2.4.3. Weigh patient2.2.4.4. Complete and fill-out necessary data to patient's chart2.2.5. Emergency Case2.2.5.1. Coordinate with In-House Physician and Attending Nephrologist2.2.5.2. Coordinate transfer of patient to partner institutions2.2.5.3. Accompany patient to partner institutions3. JOB QUALIFICATIONS3.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS3.1.1.1. Licensed Nurse3.1.1.2. Renal Nurse Association of the Philippines (RENAP) member 3.1.1.3. Certified Nephrology Nurse by RENAP3.2. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (ON-THE-JOB)3.2.1.1. Formal Dialysis Training3.2.1.2. IV Therapy3.2.1.3. Basic Life Support (BLS)3.2.1.4. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)3.2.1.5. Patient Safety Skills Essentials (PSSE)Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Php17,000.00 - Php18,000.00 per monthBenefits:

• Paid training
• Pay raise

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Dialysis Staff Nurse: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Nurse (Required)
• Renal Nurse Association of the Philippines (RENAP) member (Required)
• Certified Nephrology Nurse by RENAP (Required)