Key Responsibilities :
- Patient Care : Evaluate and manage patients with kidney diseases in outpatient clinics, emergency departments, and hospital settings. Perform comprehensive assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing follow-up care.
- Dialysis Procedures : Assist in managing patients undergoing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, monitor sessions, adjust treatment parameters, and address complications. Collaborate with the dialysis team to ensure safe and effective care.
- Medical Research and Education : Participate in clinical and translational research projects related to nephrology. Collect and analyze data, contribute to publications, and stay updated on advancements in the field. Teach and mentor medical students, interns, and other healthcare professionals.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration : Work with cardiology, endocrinology, urology, and other specialties to provide holistic care for patients with complex kidney conditions. Participate in team discussions and care planning.
- Patient Counseling and Education : Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, and expected outcomes clearly to patients and families. Educate patients on preventive measures, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle modifications to improve kidney health.
- Documentation and Record-Keeping : Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure proper documentation of histories, examination findings, treatments, and progress notes.
- Professional Development : Pursue continuing medical education, specialty board certifications, mentorship opportunities, and participation in professional nephrology organizations.
- Compliance and Patient Safety : Adhere to ethical standards, medical guidelines, and institutional policies. Follow infection control measures and maintain patient confidentiality.
Skills Required
Production, Critical Care, Nursing, Patient Care, nephrology