Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dalysis

Fresenius Medical Care•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while complying with the FMCNA Compliance Program and applicable regulatory and facility requirements. The role ensures quality, cost-effective clinical operations and, as Charge Nurse, manages daily decisions to maintain continuity of care and patient and staff safety while overseeing safe, effective quality outcomes. The position provides guidance and direction to direct patient care staff, contributes to staffing and personnel actions, trains and orients staff, and monitors adherence to clinical practices and facility policies. It coordinates patient assignments and care plans, oversees dialysis care and documentation, responds to emergencies, administers prescribed medications, and educates patients and families about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication. The role also oversees the safe use and readiness of patient-care and emergency equipment, participates in quality assurance activities, and supports other assigned projects and duties. Work includes desk and computer work 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 that of 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 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 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.
Must take the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.

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 applicable state and federal regulations.
Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the Facility Administrator’s absence, ensuring compliant documentation of staff work hours.
Participate in patient care plan meetings and maintain current knowledge of dialysis practices by attending scheduled in-services.
Train and orient staff as necessary, and routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff on 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 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 appropriately.
Assume primary responsibility in emergency situations.
Assess patient needs, respond 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, assist as necessary, collaborate with the direct patient-care team, and continually monitor patients for problems or potential dialysis complications.
Administer medications according to physician orders and serve as a subject matter expert and resource for staff.
Supervise and participate in completing short- and long-term care plans and 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 safe and effective use of equipment involved in direct patient care; operate dialysis-related and emergency equipment 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 assist with interviewing potential direct patient care staff.
Promote efficient use of medical supplies and attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
Perform additional responsibilities that may focus on one or more departments or locations, as applicable.