Charge Registered Nurse, RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES: Hourly Position Mon-Fri 8 hour days
Leadership role PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 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. Ensure quality patient care while
maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with
all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As
the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity
of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the
delivery of safe effective quality outcomes. 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 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 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.
"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful
candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant
education, work experience, skills and competencies and may fall
outside of the range shown. Hourly Rate: $41.00 - $69.00"
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Lancaster , Charge Registered Nurse, RN, Healthcare , Lancaster, California
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