Charge Nurse - Hattiesburg Dialysis

The Employment Team at Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A. • Hattiesburg, MS

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About The Position

The Hemodialysis Charge RN manages direct nursing care and hemodialysis treatments for patients assigned to designated staff members in the chronic Hemodialysis Unit. The Charge Nurse assigns patients to staff, manages designated staff, assists with patient care as needed, and promotes professional, quality care. The role communicates patient needs to the Nursing Supervisor, Nephrologists, and Nurse Practitioners, and is responsible for the duties listed in the Hemodialysis RN job description.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration with the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
• Ability to use physical motions in day-to-day activities, including standing, turning, bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods without fatigue.
• Flexibility to work as a staff RN when necessary to provide qualified, professional care during operating hours.
• Ability to provide nursing care to patients and handle or direct problems to the appropriate service.
• Ability to accept responsibility.
• Ability to respond calmly and efficiently in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate professionally with Nephrologists, Nurse Practitioners, the Administrator, Clinical Director, Nursing Supervisor, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• One year of dialysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct nursing care and hemodialysis treatments for patients assigned to designated staff members in the chronic Hemodialysis Unit.
• Assign staff to patients.
• Manage designated staff members.
• Assist with patient care as needed.
• Provide professional care with an emphasis on quality.
• Communicate patient needs to the Nursing Supervisor, Nephrologists, and Nurse Practitioners.
• Perform the duties of the Hemodialysis RN job description.
• Delegate duties to assigned personnel.
• Handle or direct patient-care problems to the appropriate service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed