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; Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments; Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation; Monitors and supervises all patient care activity during dialysis and assists as necessary; Administers medications to patients per physician's orders; Acts as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members; Supervises and participates in completion of short- and long-term care plans; Admits new patients according to facility procedure; Ensures educational needs of patients are met and educates patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication; Supervises the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care; Operates all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed; Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager; Assists with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested; Promotes efficient use of medical supplies; Attends and participates 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); 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

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