Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Bend, OR

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse supports FMCNA’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 patient care and cost-effective clinical operations. As Charge Nurse, the position manages daily decisions that support continuity of care, patient and staff safety, and safe, effective, quality outcomes. The coordinator provides day-to-day direction and guidance to direct patient care staff, contributes to staffing and personnel decisions, supports staff training and performance feedback, and oversees shift operations and documentation. The role assesses patient needs, assigns care, monitors dialysis treatments and patient conditions, administers ordered medications, communicates concerns to physicians, and collaborates with the care team. It also supports patient and family education, care planning, admissions, quality assurance, and safe use and maintenance of dialysis and emergency equipment. 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 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 as a condition of employment; failing the test does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodation may be considered. The company states it is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

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, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in either 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 required documentation complies with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Participate in patient care plan meetings and supervise or participate in completing short- and long-term care plans.
Maintain knowledge of current dialysis practices and techniques by participating in scheduled in-services; train and orient staff as needed.
Observe and guide direct patient care staff to support 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 overall 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 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 emergency situations.
Assess patient needs and responses to dialysis treatment, communicate concerns to the rounding physician, and implement directed patient-care or treatment changes.
Monitor and supervise patient-care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary; collaborate with the care team to make decisions that 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.
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 and 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 and with interviewing potential direct patient care staff.
Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.