Charge Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

Responsibilities

Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment; Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff; Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans; Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards; Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies; Participate in patient care plan meetings; Train and orient staff as necessary; Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately; Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation; Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary; Administer medications to patients per physician's orders; Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans; Admit new patients according to facility procedure; Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication; Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care; Supervise all documentation of patient information; Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager; Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested; Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.); Current appropriate state licensure; Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis; RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient services in the absence of the Clinical Manager must have one-year clinical experience and six months dialysis experience; Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis; Good communication skills - verbal and written; Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any); Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment

Nice to have

Supervisory or management experience preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package; Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving