Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Lihue, HI

22h

About The Position

Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while following its Compliance Program and applicable regulatory and facility requirements. The Charge Nurse manages daily decisions to ensure continuity of care, patient and staff safety, and safe, effective, quality outcomes while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations.

The role guides and supports direct patient care staff, contributes to staffing and personnel decisions, oversees compliance and documentation, and coordinates daily shift operations. It also provides and supervises dialysis care, supports patient education and care planning, and ensures safe use of clinical and emergency equipment. The position may include responsibilities in one or more departments or locations.

The work includes desk and computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. Travel is required between assigned facilities and community locations; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The work environment is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials. Employees must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failure does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation may be considered.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.).
• Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable state.
• At least 12 months of nursing experience and 6 months of specialized clinical nursing care experience with dialysis patients in a chronic or acute setting.
• Certified in CPR or successfully complete a CPR certification course.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation may be considered.
• Able to travel between assigned facilities and various community locations; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.

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.
• In the Facility Administrator’s absence, approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes and ensure compliant documentation of staff work hours.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings and supervise and participate in completing short- and long-term care plans.
• Maintain knowledge of current dialysis practices by attending scheduled in-services; train and orient staff as needed.
• Observe and guide direct patient care staff on technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Promote and assist with OSHA program compliance to maintain a safe and 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 Administrator about personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
• Supervise documentation of patient information and coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in a relief charge capacity.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
• Assume primary responsibility in emergency situations.
• Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to the rounding physician; implement changes in care or treatment as directed.
• Monitor and supervise patient care during dialysis, assisting as necessary, and collaborate with the direct patient care team on care decisions.
• Continuously monitor patients for problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.
• 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 used in direct patient care; 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree