Dialysis Charge Nurse RN

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.•Christiansted,

7d•$36 - $45

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 includes clinical leadership, coordination of patient care, and support for staff development. 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 beginning at 5 a.m. The schedule is set upon hiring. Compensation is $36–$45 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available. DCI describes itself as the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider, with more than 270 locations in 30 states. Its care options include hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.

Requirements

Unrestricted and valid St. Croix 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.

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 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 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, 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 percent.
Education reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.
$2,500 sign-on bonus.