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

Provides day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff; Participates in patient care plan meetings; Maintains knowledge in current practices related to principles and techniques of dialysis; Trains and orients staff as necessary; Supervises all documentation of patient information; Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments; Monitors and supervises all patient care activity during dialysis; Administers medications to patients per physician's orders; Acts as subject matter expert and resource for staff members; Supervises and participates in completion of short- and long-term care plans; 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

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 Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment

Nice to have

Supervisory or management experience preferred

Benefits

medical; dental; vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; parental leave; continuing education; collaborative environment; additional perks