Dialysis Registered Charge Nurse

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Hilo, HI

19h

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, promotes patient health, and helps minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. The Charge Nurse may provide direct patient care, including dialysis, as permitted by state regulations, and responds to clinic emergencies. The position also supports staff orientation, dialysis service implementation and evaluation, and center staffing processes.

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 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 supervise staff on duty 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 anemia management and medication protocols as requested.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health care professional practice requirements, and follow company policies and procedures.
Provide direct patient care, including safe and efficient dialysis, as permitted by state regulations.
Respond to clinic emergencies.
Communicate patient assessment, reassessment, and monitoring results to physicians, team members, and others as appropriate to patient needs.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with the Medical Director and physicians.
Participate in required patient assessment and care planning activities as a member of the Interdisciplinary team.
Assist with orientation of new staff as a preceptor or by 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 taking disciplinary actions involving center staff.