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.

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 facility procedure manual and company, state, and federal regulations; Provides day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff; Participates in department staffing and appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions; Ensures compliance with company and facility procedures and policies and state and federal regulations in clinics with more than 100 patients; Approves or disapproves time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Clinical Manager; Participates in patient care plan meetings; Maintains knowledge in current dialysis practices by participating in scheduled inservices; Trains and orients staff as necessary; Observes and guides direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures; Promotes and assists with compliance to OSHA programs; Maintains overall shift operation; Conducts staff meetings with Clinical Manager at least monthly or as needed; Meets routinely with Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information; Supervises documentation of patient information; Coordinates Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in relief charge capacity; Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments; Assesses patient needs, responds to dialysis treatments, and communicates concerns to rounding physician; Implements changes in patient care/treatment as directed; Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation; Monitors and supervises all patient care activity during dialysis and assists as necessary; Collaborates with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care; Continuously monitors patient’s condition for problems and potential complications associated with dialysis; Administers medications to patients per physician’s orders; Acts as subject matter expert and resource for staff; 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 safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care; Operates all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed; Performs required testing and verification and initials checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in Technical Services Manual; Completes Nurse’s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training; Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned by Clinical Manager and interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested; Promotes efficient use of medical supplies; Attends and participates in monthly Quality Assurance meetings; Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; 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

Advanced Degree of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) desirable; Supervisory or management experience preferred

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; parental leave