Renal Unit Nurse in-charge at St. Theresa’s Mission Hospital

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Provide hemodialysis treatments to patients, closely monitoring their vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed.
Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care and patient safety
Conducts pre and post dialysis patient assessment and patient discharge
Review doctor’s prescription for dialysis patients, collects pretreatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.
Documenting and recording patient treatment data.
Preparation of daily and monthly dialysis reports
Provides patient and family education applicable to the patients medical condition
Ensure proper records recording and safe keeping of patient’s records
Ensure patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs)
Submit all new drug orders to pharmacy promptly and proper management of renal stock inventory.
Preparation of the dialysis delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialysis equipment are performed.
Ensure financial objectives are met by managing costs within budget, timely and accurate billing of medication and services in the HMIS.
Ensure compliance with all systems, policies and procedures as outlined in the Hospital Manuals, nursing and renal unit standard operating procedures and policies pertaining to provision of medical services, admission & discharge procedures, nurses’ reports, ward equipment and supplies, emergency protocols etc.
Document and report all incidents/events and report within 24 hours using the provided tools.
Prevent, detect and report any fraud or criminal activity.
Keep D.D.A. drugs safe and maintain the DDA drug register properly per unit requirements
Offering quality care to patients and ensuring patient satisfaction.
Liaise with the Nurse in charge to fully implement internal audit recommendations and attain satisfactory ratings in subsequent audits.
Adhere to Government and respective professional standards of care and treatment of patients as guided by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
Oversee the Renal Department in the facility.
Coordinate the day to day running of the Renal Department to ensure smooth flow of activities.
Any other duties as may be assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Applicants Qualifications, Experience, Competencies and Attributes

A Higher Diploma in Nephrology nursing
A valid Nursing Council License
Valid ACLS/BLS training
Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience as a Nurse In charge in the Renal department.
Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Great team player who can coordinate other team members to offer the best outcomes to the patient
Ethical, Empathetic and patient centered.
Ability to work under minimum supervision.