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    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Hyderabad, +1

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  • You must have a BSC Nursing, GNM, ANM, or relevant diploma and at least 3 years of experience. A positive attitude, teamwork, and patient handling skills are essential.
  • You will monitor and assess patients during dialysis, manage vascular access, educate patients, ensure proper medication, maintain records, and support the dialysis team for quality care.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: BSC Nursing || GNM || ANM || Diploma of Health Assistant || DGNM -Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery || Diploma in Medical Nursing Assistant
  • Experience and Characteristics: Min 3 years || With Positive Attitude, Team Player and Patient Handling skills

Responsibilities

  • Performing all aspects of the dialysis procedures as per prescription.
  • To be involved in day to day patient management.
  • Before starting dialysis: Assess hemodynamic status, indication of dialysis, vascular access and any comorbid illness.
  • During Dialysis: Overall direct monitoring including dialysis prescription, care of vascular access, adequacy of flow, complications and maintain liaison with and follow instructions of the Nephrologist.
  • Following instructions of the Dialysis Doctors.
  • Conveying to the dialysis doctor any new event/change in patient status and recommending changes in the treatment based on the current needs of the patient.
  • Maintain and Supervise Dialyzer reprocessing.
  • Entry and maintenance of records of all patients and produce them for medical auditing.
  • Disinfect Haemodialysis machines as per required rooms.
  • Checking the patients' vital signs and talking with them to assess their condition.
  • Educating the patients about their disease and its treatment and answering any questions.
  • Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish.
  • Making sure patients are given the correct medications ordered by their doctors.
  • Evaluating patients' reaction to the dialysis treatment and medications.
  • Supporting the entire Dialysis team in delivering quality care in a considerate, respectful manner.
  • Primes dialyzer and bloodlines.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Staff / Dialysis Nurse?

The primary role of a Staff / Dialysis Nurse involves performing all aspects of dialysis procedures as per prescription, day-to-day patient management, and monitoring patients during treatment.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The qualifications required include BSC Nursing, GNM, ANM, Diploma of Health Assistant, DGNM - Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery, or Diploma in Medical Nursing Assistant.

What kind of experience is necessary for this role?

A minimum of 3 years of experience is necessary, along with a positive attitude, teamwork skills, and patient handling abilities.

Who does the Staff / Dialysis Nurse report to?

The Staff / Dialysis Nurse reports to the Senior Dialysis Technician.

What responsibilities does the Staff / Dialysis Nurse have before starting dialysis?

Before starting dialysis, the nurse is responsible for assessing the patient's hemodynamic status, indications for dialysis, vascular access, and any comorbid illnesses.

How does the Staff / Dialysis Nurse handle complications during treatment?

The nurse monitors patients directly during dialysis, manages any complications, and maintains liaison with the Nephrologist to follow instructions.

Is patient education part of the Staff / Dialysis Nurse's duties?

Yes, educating patients about their disease, its treatment, and answering any questions is a key responsibility of the Staff / Dialysis Nurse.

Are nurses responsible for medication administration during dialysis?

Yes, it is the responsibility of the Staff / Dialysis Nurse to ensure patients receive the correct medications ordered by their doctors.

What role does documentation play for the Staff / Dialysis Nurse?

The nurse is responsible for maintaining and supervising records for all patients, which must be produced for medical auditing.

What qualities are desired in a Staff / Dialysis Nurse?

Desired qualities include a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and effective patient handling abilities.

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Mission & Purpose

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world’s largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the FMCNA website at https://fmcna.com/.