Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care • Harrisburg, IL

11d

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. The Charge Nurse manages daily decisions to ensure continuity of care, patient and staff safety, and the delivery of safe, effective, quality outcomes while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations.

The role provides day-to-day guidance to direct patient care staff and oversees shift operations, staffing coordination, patient care planning, documentation, treatment activity, staff training, and the safe use of equipment. The Charge Nurse collaborates with the Facility Administrator, physicians, and the direct patient care team; responds to emergencies; and helps ensure that patients and families receive education about end-stage renal disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.

The position involves desk and computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required, and travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise; exposure to infectious or contagious diseases or materials may occur. Employees must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment, though failing it 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, 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.
• 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.
• Ability to travel between assigned facilities and locations within the community.

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; 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 procedures and policies 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 and supervise and participate in short- and long-term care planning.
• Maintain current dialysis practice knowledge by participating in 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 work 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 regarding personnel and patient care matters.
• Supervise documentation of patient information and coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs serving in relief charge capacity.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments.
• Assume primary responsibility in emergencies; assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to the rounding physician.
• Implement directed patient care and treatment changes; monitor and supervise dialysis care and assist as needed.
• Collaborate with the direct patient care team and continuously monitor patient condition for dialysis-related problems and potential 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 and ensure patient and family education 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.
• Supervise direct patient care staff and Ward Clerk as assigned.

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