Charge Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care

121d • $23 - $69

About The Position

Works with the Facility Manager, facility staff and physician to coordinate the facility operations and patient procedures to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures and training. Provides nursing support to patients and staff. Assist with staffing, staff training, equipment, physician and patient relations, cost containment, supply management, medical records, patient billing, OSHA and all company, state and federal compliance.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)
• Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification.
• Minimum of three years' experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab.
• Minimum of three years of Interventional Radiology, scrub experience preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience within a medical or vascular access environment preferred.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite.
• Experience with Medical database software.
• Good communication skills - verbal and written.
• Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• ASC certification preferred.
• Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting and driving FMCNA quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
• Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the FMCNA quality goals.
• Responsible for aggressively addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds.
• Complies with all data collections and auditing activities and maintains integrity of medical records.
• Supervises and directs facility staff in providing safe and effective vascular access procedures.
• Assigns and delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff.
• Ensures adequate staffing through daily management of staff's schedule.
• Assesses daily patient needs and develops/distributes patient care assignments appropriately.
• Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy.
• Recommends and initiates disciplinary action in conjunction with the Facility Manager.
• Assists Facility Manager with staff performance evaluations.
• Participates in selection, orientation and training of staff as assigned.
• Performs and sets-up in-services regarding equipment, supplies and clinical for all staff.
• Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members.
• Ensures patients and patient's families are educated regarding pre and post procedure care.
• Ensures patient's procedures are scheduled in a timely manner and the facility capacity is utilized efficiently.
• Assists with patient workflow, including providing direct patient care and monitoring.
• Oversees and ensures accurate and complete documentation of patient treatments.
• Confirms written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented.
• Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation and must maintain competency with all emergency operational procedures.
• Administers medications and IV conscious sedation to patients as directed.
• Attends and participates in Governing Body and CQI meetings with physicians.
• Ensures appropriate operation of facility equipment and technology.
• Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the entire vascular access facility.
• Participates in cost control initiatives.
• Responsible for efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures.
• Initiates, documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Manages medications, including ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Communicates with the pharmacist to assure medication accuracy.
• Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with FMCNA policies.
• Performs chart audits on a regular basis.
• Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys.
• Acts as the Facility Manager in the absence of the manager.
• Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees