Dialysis RN Charge Nurse

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Canton, 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 clinic operational hours. The role supports clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. The nurse may provide direct patient care, including safe and efficient dialysis, when permitted by state regulations, and responds to clinic emergencies. The Charge Nurse collaborates with physicians, the Medical Director, and the Interdisciplinary team; supports patient assessment and care planning; and assists with staff orientation, training, and center staffing decisions. The role also helps implement and evaluate dialysis services and ensures policies and procedures are updated.

Requirements

Current RN license in the applicable state, maintained as current and 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 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 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, company policies and procedures, and health care professional practice requirements.
Provide direct patient care, including efficient and safe dialysis, when allowed 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 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 new staff orientation as a preceptor or by 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 disciplinary actions for center staff.