A vacancy exists for an Acute Coordinator based at Life Renal Dialysis, Wits Donald Gordon, reporting to Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for making contributions to improve the quality of life for all AHD patients and promote FME as the provider of choice in the region.
Critical OutputsADMINISTRATION DUTIES Obtain patient authorizations and confirmations for dialysis by forwarding all necessary patient details to administration staff.Follow FME's policy for admission of new patients in the unit by filing admission forms comprehensively for acute patients and entering patients into the register.Provide the administration staff with information regarding changes in treatment modality or patient exit from FME by providing relevant documentation timeously.Charge for all dialysis sessions by completing charge sheets comprehensively after each dialysis session.Document all aspects of treatment, patient progress, observations, and conditions pre, intra, and post dialysis to maintain continuity of care and to adhere to medico-legal standards.Maintain a job and task schedule to ensure that all hours worked and treatment provided are recorded daily for the unit manager to check.Update self on developments in nephrology nursing by self-study, being involved in research projects, and attending lectures to obtain compulsory CPD points.Educate all patients and families about renal disease and treatment by providing them with literature to ensure cooperation.Assist in the orientation of new staff in the acute team and sub-categories by verbal instruction and practical supervision.Educate all ICU and hospital staff regarding acute treatment by providing education in accordance with FME's protocol to ensure that in-hospital patients always receive continuous treatment.DIALYSIS TREATMENT Prepare for dialysis treatment according to FME's policies to dialyse the patient effectively and reduce delay time.Connect patient to dialysis machine using aseptic technique and ensure that the patient is connected timeously with reduced risk of complications.Monitor and record patient's vital signs at least half hourly while on dialysis.Disconnect patient from dialysis machine on completion of treatment according to FME policies to maintain patient safety and prevent complications.Take care of patients' access post dialysis by cleaning access site with appropriate solution to maintain access and prevent infection.Hand over the patient to hospital staff by communicating patient condition and observations to hospital staff and compiling and recording all necessary information on dialysis record chart as well as unit's observation chart.Adhere to safe work ethic and create a safe physical environment by complying with infection control and Occupational Health standards, wearing protective clothing to prevent self-injury and protect patients from cross-injury.FINANCE Contain costs regarding operational efficiency in the unit by effectively utilizing equipment and disposables.Control own work attendance by being reliable and on duty as per duty roster.Increase the number of sessions, AHD, and CRRT.Stock ordering, control, and counting.Equipment movement control and record keeping.MACHINE MAINTENANCE Disinfect dialysis machines as per FME's protocol after each session to prevent calcification and free the machines from contaminants.Ensure that acute machines are serviced by maintaining machine service records.Ensure the use of RO systems for dialysis to protect both the machine and the patient.Disinfect and change Portable RO membranes as per FME's protocol.STANDBY DUTIES Coordinate and allocate all incoming hospital calls.Ensure maximum response time of one hour is achieved.STAFF CARE Recruitment of staff.Staff orientation.Rewarding of staff.Staff retention.Delegation of tasks.RequirementsUniversity degree or equivalent diploma (Registered General Nurse diploma and Nephrology Nursing Diploma, Clinical Technology).At least 2 years in the chronic unit.At least 1 year experience in the acute field.Current knowledge of all acute devices (e.g., Multifiltrate, 4008S, Aqua Uno, 5008S).Familiar with healthcare business.Understand and use modern communication software and systems.Strong IT user knowledge (MS Office, Intranet, etc.).Understand basics of e-health, data security, and related topics.Up-to-date knowledge of IT and digitalization.Learning Management System (Life Renal Learning Center, Nephrocare Academy).Experience working for an international company with international standards.Willingness to travel within the region and work weekends and shifts.CompetenciesExcellent communication skills with strong intercultural skills and understanding.Team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment, able to motivate and empower employees.Passion for continuous learning, ability to solid apprehension and fast familiarization with new and complex tasks.Good project management and organizational skills.Consultative approach and working style.Ability and motivation to proactively drive processes and projects.High level of flexibility, openness, and empathy balanced with high level of assertive skills, self-reliance, and commitment.Managing budgets.Email: ****** Closing date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application unsuccessful.
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