Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Harrisburg, IL

11d • $74,000 - $124,000

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse supports Fresenius Medical Care North America’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while adhering to its compliance program and applicable regulatory and facility requirements. The role ensures quality, cost-effective clinical operations and manages daily decisions to maintain continuity of care and patient and staff safety.

The Charge Nurse guides and supports direct patient care staff, helps coordinate staffing and personnel matters, oversees patient care and documentation, and works with the Facility Administrator and care team to address operational and clinical needs. The role assesses patient needs, monitors dialysis treatments and potential complications, administers prescribed medications, communicates concerns to physicians, and supports patient and family education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.

The position also supervises the safe use of patient-care and dialysis equipment, performs required testing and start-up and shut-down checks, participates in quality assurance activities, and helps ensure staff training, policy compliance, and a safe working environment. 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 work environment is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (R.N.).
• Registered and licensed to practice in the applicable state.
• At least 12 months of nursing experience and 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.
• Supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff; provide 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 applicable requirements for documenting staff work hours.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of current dialysis practices and techniques by participating in scheduled in-services.
• Train and orient staff as necessary; observe and guide direct patient care staff on appropriate technique and adherence to 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 Facility Administrator regarding personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
• Supervise documentation of patient information.
• Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs serving in a relief charge capacity.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute 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 care or treatment.
• Monitor and supervise patient care during dialysis and assist as necessary; collaborate with the direct patient care team on decisions to benefit patient care.
• 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.
• Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans.
• Admit new patients according to facility procedure.
• Ensure patient educational needs are met and educate patients and families about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.
• Supervise 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 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.

Benefits

• 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