Charge Nurse
Company: FRESENIUS
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in
the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides
day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient
care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of
the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care
plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in
compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure
manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and
federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and
customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance
Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy
requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and
Staff Related:Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to
direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an
ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance
evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the
appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend
disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as
appropriate.Ensure compliance with all company and facility
approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth
by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100
patients. Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes
in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with
applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting
time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. Participate
in patient care plan meetings. Maintain knowledge in the current
practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by
participating in all scheduled in-services. Train and orient staff
as necessary. Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff
for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and
procedures. Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in
order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Maintain
overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as
needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient
care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. Meet
routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and
patient care status, issues, and information.Supervise all
documentation of patient information.Coordinate Charge Nurse duties
with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient
Care:Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute
patient care assignments appropriately. Assume primary
responsibility in an emergency situation. Assess patient needs,
respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to
rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as
directed. Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during
dialysis and assist as necessary. Collaborate with direct patient
care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. Continuously
monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential
complications associated with dialysis. Administer medications to
patients per physician's orders. Act as the subject matter expert
and as a resource for staff members. Supervise and participate in
completion of short- and long-term care plans. Admit new patients
according to facility procedure.Ensure educational needs of
patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage
Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.
Technical:Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment
involved in direct patient care. Operate all dialysis related and
emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. Perform
required testing and verification and initial the checklist for
start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical
Services Manual. Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water
Quality Facility Training. Other:Assist with special projects or
other duties as assigned by the Clinical ManagerAssist with the
interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested.
Promote efficient use of medical supplies. Attend and participate
in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Other duties as
assigned.Relationships:Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care
Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager,
Area Manager, RVP)External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more
departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or
location specific functions. The duties listed in this job
description are intended only as illustrations of the various types
of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements
of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color
Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The
Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be
made.Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and
interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.The
position requires travel between assigned facilities and various
locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit
and Corporate meetings may be required.The work environment is
characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature
control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases/materials. SUPERVISION:Direct Patient Care
Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited
school of Nursing (R.N.)Current appropriate state licensure.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:Minimum of 9 months of nursing
experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in
dialysisRN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and
patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have
one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis
experience.Supervisory or management experience preferred.
Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice
of hemodialysis.Good communication skills - verbal and written.
Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any).EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Keywords: FRESENIUS, Pine Bluff , Charge Nurse, Healthcare , Cleveland, Arkansas
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