Dialysis Registered Nurse

Primes dialyzer and bloodlines
? Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
? Readies dialysis equipment
? Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish
? Cannulates accesses
? Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral shealths & administer medications, including thrombolytics
? 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
? 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 medication, if needed
? Maintains medical inventory
? Provides pre- and post procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit
? Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting