STAFF NURSE - II - HEMODIALYSIS

Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e., mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, customer service, safety, compliance standards and all others

Monitor compliance with legislative requirements and organization polices and procedure and take appropriate action to correct any area of non-compliance

Attends and actively participates in meetings of committees as assigned. Assists in data collection for quality improvement.

Attend 75% of all department meetings & annual review and annual departmental competencies.

Demonstrable ongoing and active continuous education. Maintain RCMC annual competencies.

Prepare reports (as required)

Adhere to RCMC dress code, Wears identification while on duty

Adhere to chain of command & Maintains organizational confidentiality at all times.

Excellent attendance record.

Perform other duties related the work as assigned by the Manager as needed.

Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians and staff.

Maintains regulatory requirements including national and JCI regulations.

Perform holistic Basic & Bedside patient Care.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.

Resolves personnel concerns at the departmental level, utilizing the grievance process as required.

Integrates Trans-cultural principles into nursing care

Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control.

Reports any negative, abnormal or unexpected event/incident as soon as possible after its occurrence by filling the Electronic Occurrence Variance Report (EOVR).

I. Serves as a role model and preceptor for the RRTU department
II. Ensure orders, receives, secures, monitors, and accounts for drugs, and related supplies and administers and dispenses drugs to established policies, procedures, and nursing protocols.
III. Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
IV. Assists in the monitoring, procurement and proper inventory of supplies. Assists in maintaining equipment.
V. Contribute to the development and maintenance of professional nursing standards, reporting divergences from them to the shift leader.
VI. Self-motivated and able to make decisions independently keeping physician, department manager and appropriate others informed and supporting hospital philosophy and decisions.
VII. Attend annual (or more frequent) appraisal.

Communication:
I. Communicating with patients of diverse ethnic backgrounds
II. Operate personal computers, including database, word processing, presentation, and other related medical software.
III. Communication and interpersonal techniques as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Revision Date:21-Feb-2024 Next Revision Date:21-Feb-2027
IV. Deals with patients, families and careers in order to aid resolution of complaints

Education:
I. Provide education to patients, families, regarding medical and/or surgical procedure
II. Participates in and supports training and development of Saudi nursing programs.
III. Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the RCMC nursing division

Dialysis Nurse provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.

Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments safely and efficiently.

Set up and operate dialysis machines according to established protocols.

Primes dialyzer and bloodlines Records patients’ medical information and vital signs

Cannulates vascular accesses, Readies dialysis equipment, Secures blood works.

Oversees the dialysis treatment from initiation to termination

Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral sheaths & administer medications, including thrombolytic.

Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters

Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records Information

Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members

Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness.

Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care.

Provides individualized patient/family education.

Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.

Prepares, administers and records medications. Reports adverse reactions regarding the administration of medications according to the policy.

Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients.

Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.

Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the nephrologist.

Arrange for patient transfer to other departments and, complete required documentation

Practicing infection control methods/ protocols.

Reading and interpreting patient charts; Detecting unusual patient behavior related to specific health conditions; Assist with the orientation of new employees to the department.

Supervise and provide nursing students / intern’s opportunities to observe and learn.

Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols.

Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity.

 The RRTU staff nurse is expected to have knowledge of all equipment used in the area.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including dialysis treatment records, nursing assessments, and patient progress notes.

• Bachelor degree of Science in Nursing.
• Recognized Dialysis Course or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ post graduate nursing experience

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed
• Ability to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
• Ability to maintain appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures, and medications administered.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient data with basic computer skills
• Effective skills working with a diverse patient population
• Effective team working, interpersonal & communication skills
• Able to prioritize and organize time efficiently
• Flexible & Critical Thinker
• The ability to operate machinery and equipment.