Senior Nurse Clinician (Hemodialysis)

Job Description

NOTE: We can only respond to applicants whose current experience, industry and qualifications match the requirements of our principals/employers. Qualifications:

• Graduate of BS Nursing Degree
• Must have valid PRC license
• 5 years minimum clinical nursing experience following licensure/registration in the country of origin, to include 2 years experience in Hemodialysis unit is required.

Task Description:

• Provides wide range of direct and complex nursing care to the Hemodialysis patient requiring advanced nursing skills.
• Functions as a preceptor and role model for new hires and other identified staff.
• Provides clinical assistance to nurse 1&2, practical nurses, patient care assitants and nursing interns in the execution of their responsibilities and gives clinical resource support to the charge nurse.
• Acts as back up charge nurse when oriented.
• Acts as resource to other staff members during assessments of complex patient/family needs.
• Assists other staff members in improving their knowledge and skils, giving input when needs are indentified.
• Assesses the need for suitable staff development program/s in the assigned clinical area to ensure effective patient care.
• Serves as direct care clinical resource in developing, coordinating , and reviewing the patients plan of care.
• Sets-up, initiates, maintains and discontinues HD treatments.
• Manages complications which arise during and after HD treatments .
• Adheres to NKF/DOQI recommendations on dialysis care.
• Adheres to strict ascetic techniques before, during and after HD treatments.
• Provides care of the patient receiving hemodiafiltration therapy.
• Provides care in cannulating AV fistula and AV graft
• Provides age related and culturally appropriate care to the patient with a CVC
• Provides care of the patient with an obstructed CVC
• Sets-up, initiates maintains and discontinues portable RO machine for patient dialysis.
• Provides total, direct nursing care to patients requiring advanced, skilled or complex care.
• Completes specific Hemodialysis competencies as identified by the supervisor.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol and initiated BLS protocols.
• Monitors patients for changes in status and indications such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
• Prioritizes nursing care for assigned patients based on assessment data and indentified needs.
• Assists clinicians with the more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Performs procedures requiring advanced competency skills and training in the expanded nursing roles
• Acts as resource to the other staff members during the evaluation of complex patient care.
• Evaluates the progress of new hires, nursing interns, and other identified staff and gives input to the charge nurse, supervisor, and/ or nursing intern coordinator.
• Participates in the planning, implementing and evaluating patient care conferences and unit in-services.
• Evaluates patient care supplies/equipment and gives input to the charge nurse/supervisor.
• Serves as direct clinical resource in the development, review, revision, and implementation of nursing policies, and procedures, standards of care, and applicable medical organization policies.
• Represents unit or department on committees, special interest groups, and task forces.
• Treats customers (guests, patients, nurses, physicians and other employees) with courtesy, respect and caring behaviors.
• Always answers a patients call light/bell even if it is not an assigned patient and always takes the initiative to assist the patient.
• Presents a positive image of JHAH through professional appearance and behavior.
• Maintains confidentiality by choosing the appropriate persons, time and place for patient related discussions.
• Immediately brings abnormal findings to the attention of the Charge Nurse
• Supports unit culture of quality and safety.
• Assures patient comfort and dignity measures during transport, without exception.
• Frequently checks for and reads all communication/minutes.

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About Company

Almoosa Specialist Hospital is a world-class health system that promotes wellness and heals illness , founded in 1996 as the first private hospital in Ahsa, offering high-quality integrated healthcare.Ranked among the best ten hospitals in the GCC, we ensure to provide our patients with the best care in the Kingdom and GCC with qualified, competent caregivers using the latest technologies and evidence-based techniques.