Dialysis Registered Charge Nurse

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Rio Grande City, TX

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 to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments, and may provide direct dialysis patient care where permitted by state regulations. The Charge Nurse responds to clinic emergencies, collaborates with physicians and the Medical Director, participates in interdisciplinary patient assessment and care planning, supports staff orientation, and assists the Administrator with staff hiring, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.

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 is required within 90 days of hire.
Meet any practice requirements applicable to the state.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing services each shift and provide daily supervision of 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 the physician.
Assist the physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders in a timely manner.
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 perform duties within 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 orienting 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.