Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Amherst, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while following the FMCNA Compliance Program and applicable regulatory and facility policy requirements. The Charge Nurse manages daily decisions to maintain continuity of care, patient and staff safety, and safe, effective, quality clinical outcomes while ensuring cost-effective clinical operations. The role provides guidance and direction to direct patient care staff, supports staffing and personnel actions, trains and orients staff, and monitors compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. It oversees shift operations, patient assignments, documentation, dialysis care, equipment use, and care planning, and serves as a clinical resource for staff. The position also educates patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication, and collaborates with physicians and the care team to address patient needs and treatment concerns. The work includes desk and computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The environment is a health care facility with temperature control and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. The position supervises direct patient care staff and Ward Clerks as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.).
Registered and licensed to practice in the applicable state.
Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in a chronic or acute setting.
Certified in CPR or successfully complete a CPR certification course.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
Supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff, including ongoing informal feedback and input for annual performance evaluations.
Participate in department staffing and appropriate hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions; recommend disciplinary action to the Facility Administrator and initiate it as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with company and facility policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the Facility Administrator’s absence, ensuring applicable requirements for documenting staff work hours are met.
Participate in patient care plan meetings and supervise and participate in short- and long-term care plans.
Maintain knowledge of current dialysis practices and techniques by attending scheduled in-service sessions.
Train and orient staff as needed; routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff on techniques and adherence to facility procedures.
Promote and assist with OSHA program compliance to maintain a safe, clean working environment.
Maintain safe, efficient, and effective shift operations.
Conduct staff meetings with the Facility Administrator at least monthly or as needed, and meet routinely with the Facility Administrator regarding personnel, patient care, issues, and information.
Supervise documentation of patient information and coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in relief charge capacity.
Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments.
Assume primary responsibility in emergency situations.
Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, communicate concerns to the rounding physician, and implement directed changes in patient care or treatment.
Monitor and supervise patient care during dialysis and assist as needed; collaborate with the direct patient care team to support patient care decisions.
Continuously monitor patients for problems and potential dialysis-related complications.
Administer medications according to physician orders.
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for staff members.
Admit new patients according to facility procedure.
Ensure patient education needs are met and educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.
Supervise the safe and effective use of equipment involved in direct patient care and operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.
Perform required testing and verification and initial checklists for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.
Complete the Nurse’s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility.
Assist with special projects or other duties assigned by the Facility Administrator.
Assist with interviewing potential direct patient care staff.
Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
Perform additional responsibilities that may focus on one or more departments or locations, as applicable.