Charge Nurse

Physicians Dialysis•Lake Butler, FL

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The individual in this role supports the clinic manager daily assuming responsibility for safe and effective delivery of patient care. The Charge Nurse provides clinical oversight and leadership to the clinic staff by providing direction, delegating appropriate tasks, and monitoring compliance. This individual provides safe, effective, and compassionate care that is consistent with State and Federal regulations and Company policies, procedures and guidelines and within his/her scope of practice.

Requirements

Must have current and valid State professional nursing licensure
Must obtain BLS certification within first 90 days if not already certified.
Must have an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Nursing Diploma; prefer bachelor’s degree
Must have at least 2 years of clinical and hemodialysis experience
Must have demonstrated record of and commitment to safety; and dedication to excellence.
Must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively with other staff members, patients and physicians.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Intermediate knowledge of clinical systems, computer processing and Microsoft office (email, word, excel, etc).

Nice To Haves

Prefer CNN or CDN at time of hire or within 12 months of accepting position.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient care assignments and patient scheduling based on patient needs and acuity.
Provide supervision of direct patient care staff, both licensed and unlicensed.
Report and provide patient assessments communicating to the care team, clinic manager, and Medical Director as indicated.
Provide daily communication with all disciplines to assure safe and effective care.
Assure complete and accurate daily system documentation and reporting in an efficient and timely manner.
Ensure completion of staff tasks.
Assist with physician rounds. Complete daily charge nurse rounds.
Check and validate prescription orders to ensure patient is getting prescribed treatment, complete orders and changes.
Effectively and professionally communicate patient condition changes and/or problems on an ongoing basis to Clinic Coordinator and physician.
Perform and/or delegate admission assessment on all patients as well as on-going assessment. Evaluate plan of care implemented and patient’s response to treatment.
Demonstrate competency in all facilities policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all clinical and technical issues.
Review and verify completion of required water (machine) testing during each patient shift.
Demonstrate appropriate emergency response following established protocols and complete all documentation in accordance with company policy.
Oversee opening and closing of unit ensuring either that the unit is opened properly and according to procedures and policies or is closed properly and according to procedures and policies depending on assigned shift.
Promotes and facilitates the implementation and integration of Physicians Dialysis Quality Program into the facilities’ standard operating procedures.
Promotes utilization of CQI principles to increase patient satisfaction, increase staff satisfaction, and provide overall improved organizational performance.
In some cases, may be required to function as alternate clinic manager in their absence.
Take on assigned functional management responsibility (such as Anemia Management, Access Management (catheter monitoring), Transplant Management, Foot Care, Bone Management, Case Management or other functional responsibility) and manage program to drive desired outcomes.
Assist with ordering patient medications
Help Clinic Coordinator with training of new staff when instructed.
Demonstrate the culture of the organization and principles outlined in the company culture program
Assist in the implementation of QAPI improvement activities. This includes participation on committees, task forces, and work groups on a voluntary and appointed basis.
Enforce and adhere to all HIPAA compliance policies.
Attend all scheduled meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.