Dialysis Charge Nurse RN
About The Position
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a Dialysis Charge Nurse to supervise nursing personnel and help ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care. The role supports DCI’s nonprofit mission of individualized care for people facing chronic kidney disease and works collaboratively with patients, physicians, and clinic staff. This is a full-time position scheduled for four 10-hour shifts beginning at 4:30 a.m.; the schedule is set upon hiring. The pay range is $30–$47 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience. Experience is preferred, and one year of dialysis nursing experience is required. DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. The organization supports research and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis treatment options.
Requirements
- Current Louisiana RN license.
- At least one year of dialysis nursing experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency.
- Desire to collaborate with care teams.
- Established leadership skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and review new-patient information and consent forms before initial treatment.
- Assist and oversee patient care staff in initiating, monitoring, and terminating dialysis treatments as needed.
- Coordinate patient scheduling with the nurse manager, aligning patient needs with staff resources, capabilities, and experience.
- Manage clinic operations in the manager’s absence, following safety and staffing guidelines.
- Communicate patient status to physicians and implement and document orders.
- Participate in patient care conferences, medical rounds, and chart reviews, and document progress notes.
- Contribute to risk management, QAPI, and infection control committees.
- Supervise initial and ongoing patient education.
- Review and document patient education for compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory agency, DCI CQI Program, and clinic requirements.
- Manage monthly patient lab work in accordance with clinic policies and protocols.
- Oversee primary nursing teams and non-licensed staff to ensure completion of assignments.
- Support training of new staff as directed and supervised by the education coordinator, clinical supervisor, and/or nurse manager.
- Provide feedback and assist the nurse manager with staff performance reviews.
- Serve as an expert resource for clinical staff.
Benefits
- Paid training with a preceptor.
- Charge nurse continuing education classes.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life and long-term disability insurance at no additional expense to the employee.
- Paid time off, including holidays.
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO, providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
- Retirement plans with a 50% match on each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8 percent.
- Education reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program.
- Wellness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
