Acute Inpatient Charge Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional responsibility assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager. The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse ensures appropriate provision of Acute Dialysis Services and treatments within assigned hospitals/facilities by coordinating, scheduling, and directing Acute Patient Care staff and by performing Acute treatments as needed or directed by Program manager. Assumes the provision of quality patient care to all hospitalized patients in the most efficient manner in accordance with company policy, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate provision of Acute Dialysis Services and treatments within assigned hospitals/facilities by coordinating, scheduling, and directing Acute Patient Care staff and performing Acute treatments as needed; Act as subject matter expert and resource for staff members on assigned Inpatient Center treatment floor; Coordinate and schedule direct patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments and ensure efficient patient scheduling and staff utilization; Maintain and review daily TAP tool for all hospitals/facilities under direct supervision and submit results to Program Manager; Ensure all Acute treatments are performed according to policies and regulatory requirements and ensure accurate documentation in ACES; Monitor daily ACES compliance; Perform Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Program audits and participate in QAI meetings; Assess daily patient care needs, communicate concerns to attending physician, and implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed; Perform Acute treatments according to Charge Nurse Guidance and oversee dialysis related medical and emergency functions; Communicate with physicians and healthcare team to interpret, adjust, triage, and complete patient care plans; Coordinate with technical staff for equipment maintenance, repair, infection control, water culturing/testing, and supplies; Serve as liaison between hospital/facility administrative staff and Program Manager; Practice cost containment strategies in medical supply inventory and personnel; Review and comply with Code of Business Conduct and applicable policies; Assist with various projects as assigned

Requirements

Current appropriate state licensure; Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification; Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed; Minimum of 9 months nursing experience plus 3 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting; Demonstrated leadership competencies including continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making; Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel; Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and customer service skills; Pass Ishihara Color Blindness test (reasonable accommodation considered)

Nice to have

6 months dialysis experience in an Acute setting preferred

Benefits

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