What is a dialysis nurse?

A dialysis nurse is a healthcare professional who works with patients with kidney failure or other issues with the kidneys. A dialysis nurse is also sometimes referred to as a nephrology nurse, and dialysis nurse jobs can be found at hospitals, healthcare centers, dialysis clinics and other medical centers.

A dialysis nurse job description is usually divided into three different dialysis units depending on the patient needs: 

• --Chronic
• --Acute
• --Peritoneal

Dialysis nursing can also be performed in the home setting as well.  As a dialysis nurse, you will be responsible for the following actions throughout a dialysis treatment:

• --Supporting, monitoring and educating the patient

Life of a Dialysis Nurse

What does a dialysis nurse do? A dialysis nurse plays a key role during the entire process of dialysis. The following dialysis nurse responsibilities can be found on most dialysis nurse job descriptions: 

1. Planning, implementing and evaluating treatment of dialysis patients.

2. Overseeing the dialysis process from beginning to end. 

3. Interacting closely with patients, family members, and other healthcare professionals. 

4. Administering medications -before, during and after dialysis treatments.

5. Checking vital signs of dialysis patients. 

6. Staying up-to-date on paperwork and patient charting. 

Why Travel as a Dialysis Nurse

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