Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Marion, IL

1d • $71,000 - $119,000

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while following the FMCNA Compliance Program and applicable regulatory and facility policies. The role ensures quality, cost-effective clinical operations and safe, effective patient care. As Charge Nurse, this position manages daily decisions that support continuity of care and patient and staff safety, and oversees clinical outcomes in a dialysis setting.

The position guides and supports direct patient care staff, contributes to staffing and personnel actions, trains and orients staff, monitors care practices, and oversees shift operations and patient documentation. It assesses patient needs, coordinates care assignments, responds to emergencies, administers prescribed medications, monitors dialysis treatments, and communicates patient concerns to the rounding physician. The role also educates patients and families about end-stage renal disease and dialysis, supervises care plans and equipment use, and participates in quality assurance activities.

The work includes desk and computer tasks 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 characteristic of a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, and may involve exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. An Ishihara color blindness test is required as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation may be considered.

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.

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 applicable state and federal regulations.
• Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the Facility Administrator’s absence, ensuring compliance with requirements for documenting staff work hours.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of dialysis practices and techniques by participating in scheduled in-services.
• Train and orient staff as necessary.
• Observe and guide direct patient care staff to promote appropriate 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 to communicate changes and improve care delivery.
• Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient-care status, issues, and information.
• Supervise documentation of patient information.
• Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs serving in relief charge capacity.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute appropriate patient care assignments.
• Assume primary responsibility in emergency situations.
• Assess patient needs and responses 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 necessary.
• Collaborate with the direct patient care team on decisions that benefit patient care.
• 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.
• Supervise and participate in completing short- and long-term care plans.
• Admit new patients according to facility procedure.
• Ensure patients’ educational 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.
• Operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.
• Perform required testing and verification and initial start-up and shut-down checklists 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.

Benefits

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