Dialysis Charge Nurse RN

Dialysis Clinic Inc•Shelby, NC

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Dialysis Charge Nurse to support its nonprofit mission of providing individualized care to people with chronic kidney disease. The Charge Nurse supervises nursing personnel to help ensure safe care and high-quality patient outcomes, and serves as an expert clinical resource for clinic staff. The position offers paid training and a mission-driven team environment. Potential full-time schedules vary with clinic needs and may consist of five 8-hour shifts, four 10-hour shifts, or three 13.33-hour shifts; the schedule is set upon hiring. Pay depends on nursing and dialysis experience.

Requirements

Current North Carolina 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 capabilities and experience.
Manage clinic operations in the manager’s absence, following safety and staffing guidelines.
Communicate patient status to physicians, implement orders, and document them.
Participate in patient-care conferences, medical rounds, and chart reviews; document progress notes.
Contribute to risk management, QAPI, and infection-control committees.
Supervise initial and ongoing patient education and review and document education for compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory agency, DCI CQI Program, and clinic requirements.
Manage monthly patient lab work according to 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 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.