Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - RN

Fresenius Medical Care • Saint Paul, MN

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About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while adhering to the FMCNA Compliance Program and applicable regulatory and facility policies. The role ensures quality patient care and cost-effective clinical operations, manages daily decisions to maintain continuity of care and patient and staff safety, and oversees the delivery of safe, effective, quality outcomes.

The Charge Nurse guides and supports direct patient care staff, participates in staffing and personnel decisions, trains and orients staff, monitors clinical practices and documentation, and helps ensure regulatory and policy compliance. The role coordinates patient assignments and care plans, monitors patients throughout dialysis, administers medications as ordered, responds to emergencies, and communicates patient concerns to the rounding physician. It also supports patient and family education, safe equipment use, quality assurance activities, and efficient use of medical supplies.

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 setting is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases or materials. Reasonable accommodations may be considered for essential job functions.

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 course in CPR certification.
• 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 requirements for documenting staff work hours.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings and supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans.
• Maintain current knowledge of dialysis principles and techniques by participating in scheduled in-services; train and orient staff as necessary.
• Observe and guide direct patient care staff on appropriate techniques 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 about personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
• Supervise documentation of patient information and coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in relief charge capacity.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
• Assume primary responsibility during emergency situations.
• Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to the rounding physician; implement patient care or treatment changes as directed.
• Monitor and supervise patient care during dialysis, assist as necessary, 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 procedures and ensure patients’ educational needs are met, including education for 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 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities focused on one or more departments or locations, as applicable.
• Travel between assigned facilities and various locations in the community, and attend regional, Business Unit, or Corporate meetings as required.

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, where applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree