Dialysis Charge Nurse RN

Dialysis Clinic Inc•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a Dialysis Charge Nurse to supervise nursing personnel and help ensure that each patient receives safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role supports DCI’s nonprofit mission of providing individualized care to people facing chronic kidney disease. The schedule is full-time, consisting of four 10-hour shifts, with the schedule set upon hiring. Compensation is $37–$47 per hour depending on nursing and dialysis experience, and the position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Dialysis experience is preferred, and one year of dialysis nursing experience is required. DCI describes itself as the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider, with more than 270 locations in 30 states and nearly 14,000 patients served each day. The organization offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis, and invests in care teams and kidney-care research.

Requirements

Current Georgia 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.
Dialysis experience is 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 according to safety and staffing guidelines when the manager is absent.
Communicate patient status to physicians; implement and document orders.
Participate in patient-care conferences, medical rounds, and chart review, and document progress notes.
Contribute to risk management, QAPI, and infection-control committees.
Supervise initial and ongoing patient education.
Review and document patient education to ensure compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, DCI’s CQI Program, and clinic requirements.
Manage monthly patient laboratory work according to clinic policies and protocols.
Oversee primary nursing teams and non-licensed staff to ensure assignments are completed.
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

$7,500 sign-on bonus.
Paid training with a preceptor.
Charge nurse continuing education classes.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life and long-term disability insurance at no additional expense to the employee.
Paid time off (PTO), including holidays.
Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO, providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
Retirement plans with a $0.50 match for each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8 percent.
Education reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.