Staff Nurse

Check and record patient pre-dialysis weight, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.

Inspect and assess vascular access sites (AV fistula, grafts, or central venous catheters) for patency and signs of infection.

Prime, calibrate, and set up the hemodialysis machine, blood tubing lines, and dialyzer according to doctor prescriptions and safety checks.

Cannulate vascular access or connect the patient safely to the dialysis machine.

Monitor the patients vitals, machine parameters, and ultrafiltration rates continuously throughout the session.

Administer prescribed intra-dialysis medications, heparin, or saline as directed by the nephrologist.

Identify and rapidly manage intra-dialysis complications such as drops in blood pressure (hypotension), nausea, vomiting, or muscle cramps.

Safely disconnect the patient, apply proper pressure/dressings to access sites, and record post-dialysis weight and vitals.

Clean, disinfect, and maintain dialysis equipment according to hospital infection-control guidelines.

Maintain accurate electronic or physical nursing documentation of treatment sheets, fluid removal, and lab results.  

Educate patients and their families on fluid and dietary restrictions (e.g., sodium, potassium, and phosphorus management).

Instruct patients on how to care for their vascular access at home and recognize early signs of infection or clotting.

Requirements

Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institution.

Registration: Valid registration with the State Nursing Council.

Experience: Typically ranges from freshers to 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a dedicated Dialysis Unit or Nephrology department (preferred by most hospitals). 

Key Skills: Dialysis machine setup and operation, vascular access cannulation, monitoring vital signs, strict infection control, and emergency response (handling hypotension or muscle cramps during sessions).