Dialysis RN Charge Nurse PRN
U.S. Renal Care · Kingston, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$40.92/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee nursing services each shift and function as a nursing supervisor, providing daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.
- Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
- Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.
- Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.
- Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
- Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.
- Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.
- Know and comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health‑care professionals practice act requirements.
- Perform duties within the limitations established by company policy, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide direct patient care, performing efficient, safe dialysis when allowed by state regulations.
- Respond to all emergencies in the clinic.
- Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate.
- Maintain collaborative working relationship with the Medical Director and physicians.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care‑planning activities.
- Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or by assigning a preceptor.
- Act as a resource person, participate in implementing and evaluating dialysis services, and ensure policies and procedures are updated.
- Assist the Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and taking disciplinary actions for center staff.
- Other duties and tasks may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Current RN license in the applicable state, maintained in good standing.
- At least 12 months of experience providing nursing care, including 3 months of experience with patients on maintenance dialysis.
- CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
- Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment.
- Working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Basic computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
- Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state (see addendum for RN Charge Nurse).
Benefits
All Full‑Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical / Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Virtual Care
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
All Part‑Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Pay
USD $40.92 – $58.27 per hour.