Dialysis Charge Nurse RN

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review all new patient information and consent forms before initial treatment
• Aid and oversee patient care staff in initiating, monitoring, and terminating dialysis treatments as needed
• Coordinate patient scheduling with nurse manager, aligning patient needs with staff capabilities and experience
• Manage clinic operations following safety and staffing guidelines in the absence of the manager
• Communicate patient status to physicians; implement and document orders
• Participate in patient care conferences, medical rounds, and chart reviews; document progress notes
• Contribute to risk management, QAPI, and infection control committees
• Supervise initial and ongoing patient education
• Review and document patient education to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Oversee monthly patient lab work in accordance with clinic policies and protocols
• Supervise primary nursing teams and non-licensed staff for assignment completion
• Support training of new staff members as directed and supervised by various coordinators and managers
• Provide feedback and assist the nurse manager with staff performance reviews

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Established leadership skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Current AL RN license
• One year of dialysis nursing experience required
• Supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

• Paid training with preceptor
• Charge nurse continuing education classes
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave
• Retail plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Pay

Pay range from $38-$44 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience; experience preferred.

Schedule

Full-time, three 12-hour shifts starting at 5am. Schedule set upon hiring.

About the Role

The Dialysis Charge Nurse supervises nursing personnel to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality outcomes.

Requirements

Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation's largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high-quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations.

DCI’s Differentiator

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.