Dialysis Charge Nurse RN

Dialysis Clinic Inc•Shelby, NC

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 care and high-quality outcomes. The role supports DCI’s mission of individualized care for people facing chronic kidney disease and works collaboratively with patients and care teams. Paid training is provided, and the position offers a full-time schedule of three 12-hour shifts beginning at 5:30 a.m.; the schedule is set upon hiring. Annual pay ranges from $63,000 to $89,000, depending on nursing and dialysis experience. The Charge Nurse oversees patient care and clinic operations, coordinates patient scheduling, communicates patient status and orders with physicians, and supports patient education and quality, safety, and infection-control efforts. In the manager’s absence, the role manages clinic operations in accordance with safety and staffing guidelines. The position also oversees nursing teams and non-licensed staff, supports staff training, and provides feedback for performance reviews. 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 kidney-care research and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. DCI states that it is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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.
Dialysis experience is preferred; compensation depends on nursing and dialysis experience.

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 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

Paid training with a preceptor.
Charge nurse continuing education classes.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life and long-term disability insurance provided 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% match on each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8 percent.
Education reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.