Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Columbia, SC

20h

About The Position

Supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while adhering to the FMCNA Compliance Program and applicable regulatory and facility policy requirements. Ensures quality patient care and cost-effective clinical operations. As Charge Nurse, manages daily decisions to maintain continuity of care, patient and staff safety, and safe, effective, quality outcomes. Provides day-to-day guidance and direction to direct patient care staff, participates in staffing and hiring or disciplinary processes, and helps ensure compliance with company, facility, state, and federal requirements. Oversees shift operations, patient assignments, patient care documentation, staff training, and the delivery of dialysis care. Assesses patient needs and condition, responds to treatment concerns, communicates with physicians, administers prescribed medications, and supports patient and family education and care planning. Supervises the safe use of patient-care and emergency equipment and performs required equipment testing and start-up and shut-down checks. Participates in quality assurance meetings, staff meetings, and other assigned projects. The role may include responsibilities across one or more departments or locations. The position involves desk and computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. Travel between assigned facilities and locations in the community 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. Employees must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test; failing the test 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.
Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience.
At least 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.
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.

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 procedures and policies and 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 and supervise completion of short- and long-term care plans.
Maintain current knowledge of dialysis practices by attending scheduled in-services; train and orient staff as needed.
Observe and guide direct patient care staff to ensure 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, and meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care matters.
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 patient care or treatment.
Monitor and supervise patient care during dialysis and assist as needed; 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 procedures.
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 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.