Dialysis Charge Nurse RN

Dialysis Clinic Inc•New Iberia, LA

11d

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI), a nonprofit dialysis provider, is seeking a Dialysis Charge Nurse to supervise nursing personnel and help ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care. The role supports DCI’s mission of individualized care for people facing chronic kidney disease and involves coordinating patient care, clinic operations, staff assignments, education, and quality and safety activities. The position is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts starting at 4:30 a.m.; the schedule is set upon hiring. Pay ranges from $30 to $47 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience. 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 invests in care teams and research, and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis options. DCI states that it is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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.
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 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, and review and document education for compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory, DCI 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

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, with 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 percent.
Education reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.