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; Ensures compliance with company and facility procedures and regulations; Participates in patient care plan meetings; Trains and orients staff as necessary; Monitors and supervises all patient care activity during dialysis; Administers medications to patients per physician's orders; Supervises all documentation of patient information; Assesses patient needs, responds to dialysis treatments, and communicates concerns to rounding physician; Admits new patients according to facility procedure; Operates all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed; Attends and participates in monthly Quality Assurance meetings; Assists with special projects or 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); 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