Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

About the Role

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. Ensures 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 daily decisions to ensure continuity of care, patient and staff safety, and oversees the delivery of safe, effective, quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff, including informal feedback and formal input for annual performance evaluations.
• Participate in department staffing, hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions; recommend and initiate disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with company, facility, state, and federal policies and regulations.
• Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Facility Administrator, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of current dialysis practices through scheduled in-services.
• Train and orient staff as necessary.
• Observe and guide direct patient care staff for proper technique and adherence to policies.
• Promote and assist with OSHA compliance to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings (or as needed) with the Facility Administrator to inform staff of operational or patient care changes.
• Meet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status.
• Supervise all documentation of patient information.
• Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with relief charge staff.
• Assess daily patient care needs and distribute assignments appropriately.
• Assume primary responsibility in emergency situations.
• Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to physicians; implement care changes as directed.
• Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
• Collaborate with the care team to make decisions benefiting patient care.
• Continuously monitor patient conditions for dialysis-related complications.
• Administer medications per physician’s orders.
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for staff members.
• Supervise and participate in completion of short and long-term care plans.
• Admit new patients according to facility procedures.
• Ensure educational needs of patients are met, including education on End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.
• Supervise the safe and effective use of all patient care equipment.
• Operate dialysis and emergency equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform required testing, verification, and initial checklists for start-up and shut-down procedures.
• Complete Nurse’s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility.
• Assist with special projects or duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.
• Assist with interviewing potential direct patient care staff.
• Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
• Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.).
• Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.
• Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients (chronic or acute setting).
• Medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Certified in CPR or successfully complete CPR certification.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Day-to-day work includes desk and computer tasks, interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians.
• Requires travel between assigned facilities and various community locations.
• Work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• Employees must take the Ishihara’s Color Blindness test; reasonable accommodations will be considered if needed.
• Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.

Supervision

Direct Patient Care Staff and Ward Clerk as assigned.