Dialysis Charge Nurse - RN Chronic In-center

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse oversees nursing services during each shift and serves as a nursing supervisor, providing daily supervision of staff during operational hours. The role supports clinical and operational processes that promote patient health and help minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. The nurse may also provide direct patient care, including dialysis, as permitted by state regulations. The position works collaboratively with the Medical Director, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to assess and plan patient care, communicate patient status, implement physician orders, and support anemia management and medication protocols. The RN Charge Nurse also serves as a resource for staff, supports new-staff orientation, helps evaluate dialysis services and keep policies and procedures updated, and assists the Administrator with center staffing activities. The role requires a current RN license in the applicable state, nursing-care experience including experience with maintenance-dialysis patients, CPR certification within 90 days of hire, and the ability to meet applicable state practice requirements. The employee must be able to distinguish primary colors, demonstrate sound judgment and leadership, communicate effectively in English, and develop proficiency in required USRC clinical applications within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

Current RN license in the applicable state, maintained as current and in good standing.
At least 12 months of experience providing nursing care, including at least 3 months providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis.
CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and exercise sound judgment in new and emergent situations.
Working knowledge of English and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
Must meet applicable state practice requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing services each shift and provide daily supervision of staff during operational hours.
Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
Use supplies and staff labor hours effectively.
Complete and document monthly reviews of patient medication profiles, and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
Assist physicians during patient rounds and timely transcribe and implement physician orders.
Assist with implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health care professional practice requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
Provide direct patient care, including safe and efficient dialysis, when permitted by state regulations.
Respond to clinic emergencies.
Communicate patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring results to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the patient's needs.
Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Medical Director and physicians.
Participate as an interdisciplinary team member in required patient assessment and care-planning activities.
Assist with new-staff orientation, including serving as or assigning a preceptor.
Serve as a resource person and participate in implementing and evaluating dialysis services; help ensure policies and procedures are updated.
Assist the Administrator with interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions for center staff.