Acute Inpatient Charge Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

Overview

The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional responsibility assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager.

Job Description

• Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for staff members on assigned Inpatient Center treatment floor.
• Coordinates and schedules direct patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments in contracted hospitals/facilities and ensures efficient patient scheduling and staff utilization in accordance with the TAP scheduling tool.
• Maintains and reviews the daily TAP tool for all hospitals/facilities under their direct supervision and submits results to the Program Manager for review.
• Ensures all Acute treatments are performed in contracted hospitals/facilities according to the established policies and procedures, and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ensures accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment is entered into ACES during the time of treatment.
• Maintains ACES compliance on a daily basis.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Program audits as directed to ensure the provision of quality patient care and compliance with all Joint Commission requirements.
• Assesses daily patient care needs and communicates concerns to attending physician. Implements changes in patient care/treatment as directed and in collaboration with prescribing physicians.
• Performs Acute treatments according to current Charge Nurse Guidance recommendations and oversees all dialysis related medical and emergency functions.
• Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, triage and complete patient care plans in the most efficient and safe manner.
• Collaborates with appropriate technical staff to ensure preventative maintenance program for routine machine maintenance, to ensure the timely repair of disabled machines, to coordinate infection control measures, routine water culturing, water testing, logging of results, transportation of equipment and supplies, and communicates technical information to the staff.
• Serves as liaison between the administrative staff of each hospital/facility and the Program Manager.
• Promotes cost containment strategies in all areas including medical supply inventory and personnel.
• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Affords assistance with various projects as assigned by the Program Manager.

Success Profile

Successful candidates possess leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. They must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners. They have minimum of 9 months nursing experience; plus 3 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting. 6 months dialysis experience in an Acute setting is preferred. They demonstrate leadership competencies and skills for the position, including continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making. They have excellent communication (written and verbal) interpersonal and customer service skills.

Rewards

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
• Hourly Rate: $38.00 - $64.00

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Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit based factors.