Dialysis Charge Nurse - (Part-Time)

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Prince Frederick, MD

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse oversees nursing services during each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor, providing daily supervision of staff during operational hours. The role supports clinical and operational processes aimed at improving patient health and minimizing hospitalizations and missed treatments, while ensuring effective use of supplies and staff labor hours. The nurse reviews patient medication profiles monthly, administers physician-ordered medications, assists during physician rounds, and timely transcribes and implements orders. The role also supports anemia management and medication protocols, responds to clinic emergencies, communicates patient assessment and monitoring results, and collaborates with physicians and the Medical Director. The RN Charge Nurse participates in interdisciplinary patient assessment and care planning, supports new-staff orientation, helps maintain and evaluate dialysis services and related policies, and assists the Administrator with staffing decisions and employee evaluation and discipline. Direct dialysis care may be provided when permitted by state regulations.

Requirements

Current RN license in the applicable state, maintained 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 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 within 90 days of hire.
Meet applicable state practice requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing services each shift and supervise 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 physicians.
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 act requirements, and follow 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 physicians, team members, and others as appropriate.
Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Medical Director and physicians.
Participate in required interdisciplinary patient assessment and care planning activities.
Assist with new-staff orientation as a preceptor or by assigning a preceptor.
Act as a resource person and participate in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and updating policies and procedures.
Assist the Administrator with interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and taking disciplinary action involving center staff.