Dialysis RN Charge Nurse PRN

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Waipahu, HI

21h

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, safe dialysis services, patient assessment and care planning, staff development, and center operations. The position is PRN.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the applicable state, maintained in good standing.
• 12 months of experience providing nursing care, including 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

• 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 timely transcribe and implement physician orders.
• Assist with implementing 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 efficient and safe dialysis, when allowed by state regulations.
• Respond to emergencies in the clinic.
• Communicate patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring results to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to patient 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 by serving as a preceptor or assigning a preceptor.
• Act 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 taking disciplinary action regarding center staff.

Benefits

• Part-time employees: 401(k) with employer match and PTO.
• Full-time employees: medical/pharmacy, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, 401(k) with employer match, virtual care, life insurance, and PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed