ZAF Registered Nurse Lesedi 2

SCOPE :

• Admission of the patient into the acute or chronic treatment center recording and recapping of medical and surgical history
• Obtain patient information and inform billing department according to unit protocol
• Updating this information as the need arises according to unit protocol
• Obtain a Dialysis Prescription from the treating Nephrologist or Physician
• Ensure that the dialysis machine has been disinfected before use
• Lining and priming of machines with correct consumables
• Weighing the patient and calculating the dry weight and fluid removal
• Monitoring and recording of baseline vital signs.
• Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard Good Dialysis Care (ZA-CI-09-03) and NephroCare Standard Hygiene and Infection Control (ZA-CI-09-04) and NephroCare Standard Water Concentrate and Dialysis Fluid for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies (ZA-CI-10-03)
• Record and Report all patient data accurately using the Database Euclid and TDMS
• Administration of prescribed medication as per doctors orders
• Disinfect the machines as per protocol
• Education of patient on renal disease aetiology and treatment modes blood results support services and dietary restrictions
• Update all patient files frequently and document all incidents to ensure medico legal requirements are met
• Stock ordering and control as delegated by the unit manager
• Environmental safety and Infection control must be adhered
• Comply with Immunization policy
• Comply with all FMC SOPs
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Clinic Head Nurse within the Scope of Practice of the Registered Nurse

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Summary

Creating a future worth living for patients. Worldwide. Every day.

Assist and improve the quality of life in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Treat and education patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Nursing Competency in Haemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis

Nursing care according to individual Scope of practice and quality operating practice according to Fresenius Medical Care

Respecting the integrity of the patient-physician relationship

Treating all patients with dignity and respect

Collaborating with care team

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1