Nephrology Nurse at Hashi Medical Centre

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer Supervisor/ Liaison Facility Lead, Nephrologist/ Physician, Clinical and Admin team

Station: Respective Facility

Purpose

This is an essential position at HMC facilities and the holder is expected to ensure patient care is compassionate in nature, and the ability to deal with emotionally charged and pressured situations to achieve customer satisfaction in line with health guidelines and good nursing outcomes. As a Renal/ Nephrology Nurse, the holder will be responsible for overseeing treatments required by patients suffering from acute and chronic kidney failure. The position holder’s goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care Roles and Responsibilities

1. Recording patient vital signs and medical information,
2. Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports,
3. Ensuring that haemodialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly,
4. Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions,
5. Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions,
6. Promptly notifying the Nephrologist and appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatments,
7. Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly,
8. Educating patients about dialysis treatment, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens,
9. Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions,
10. Maintain excellent facility hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.),
11. Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families,
12. Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members, Hashi Medical Centre
13. Performs other duties as assigned Desired proficiency

The following are the desired traits and skills required for the position;

1. Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya with valid license
2. Trained as a renal nurse.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.
4. Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
5. In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
6. Responsible and compassionate
7. Able to converse informatively and tactfully with patients
8. Must maintain a friendly and helpful manner when dealing with the public
9. Ability to work harmoniously with a variety of people
10. Willingly accept added tasks and responsibilities
11. Outstanding organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills