Outpatient Dialysis Charge Nurse Leadership Team - Fresenius Medical Care
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Supports FMCNA's mission,vision, core values
and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance
Program, including followingall regulatory and FMS policy
requirements. Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the
provisionof chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day
to day direction and supervision to assigneddirect 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 outlinedin the facility procedure manual,
as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal
agencies. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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 Facility
Administrator 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. Approve or
disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the
Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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. 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. 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 Assist with
special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility
Administrator Assist with the interviewing of potential direct
patient care staff Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more
departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or
location specific functions. 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.
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. 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. Travel to regional, Business Unit
and Corporate meetings may be required. SUPERVISION: Direct Patient
Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. EDUCATION: Graduate of an
accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Must be registered and licensed
to practice in the applicable State. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
SKILLS: Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience, plus 3 months of
specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis
patients, in either a chronic or acute setting. Medical/surgical
nursing preferred. Supervisory or management experience preferred.
Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR
certification. Good communication skills - verbal and written.
EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America
maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws.
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