Dialysis RN Charge Nurse

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Town of Cheektowaga, NY

About The Position

The RN Charge Nurse oversees nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor, providing daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours. The role supports clinical and operational processes that improve patient health and reduce hospitalizations and missed treatments, while ensuring efficient use of supplies and staff labor hours. The Charge Nurse may provide direct patient care, including safe and efficient dialysis, when permitted by state regulations. The position responds to clinic emergencies and works collaboratively with physicians, the Medical Director, and the Interdisciplinary team to provide and coordinate patient care. The Charge Nurse also serves as a resource for staff, supports orientation and precepting, helps maintain current policies and procedures, and assists the Administrator with staff employment and performance matters.

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 use 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 any practice requirements for the applicable state.

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 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 to patient needs.
Maintain collaborative working relationships with the Medical Director and physicians.
Participate as an Interdisciplinary team member in required patient assessment and care-planning activities.
Assist with orientation of new staff by serving as a preceptor or assigning a preceptor.
Serve as a resource person and participate in implementing and evaluating dialysis services; ensure policies and procedures are updated.
Assist the Administrator with interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining center staff.