Charge Registered Nurse - RN

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; Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions; Train and orient staff as necessary; Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately; Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary; Administer medications to patients per physician's orders; Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care; Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication; Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation; Participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings

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)

Nice to have

Supervisory or management experience preferred

Benefits

Healthcare; Continuing Education; Paid Time Off; Collaborative Environment; Additional Perks; 401(k) Retirement Saving