Dialysis Charge Nurse RN

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.•Shelby, NC

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate, motivated Dialysis Charge Nurse to supervise nursing personnel and help ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care. DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider focused on individualized, holistic care for people with chronic kidney disease. The role supports clinic operations, patient treatment and education, staff development, and quality and safety programs. Potential full-time schedules vary based on 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; experience is preferred. Paid training is provided.

Requirements

Current North Carolina RN license.
At least one year of dialysis nursing experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated clinical proficiency.
Willingness to collaborate with care teams.
Established leadership skills.
Ability to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Nursing and dialysis experience; experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain and review new-patient information and consent forms before initial treatment.
Assist and oversee patient-care staff in starting, monitoring, and ending dialysis treatments as needed.
Coordinate patient scheduling with the nurse manager, aligning patient needs with staff capabilities and experience while maximizing resources.
Manage clinic operations according to safety and staffing guidelines in the manager’s absence.
Communicate patient status to physicians, implement orders, and document them.
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 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

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% employer match on each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8%.
Education reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.