The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.
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Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
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Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.
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Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
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Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.
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Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.
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Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.
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Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
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May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.
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Responds to all emergencies in clinic.
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Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.
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Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.
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Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.
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Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or in assigning a preceptor.
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Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.
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Assists Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff
Pay Range: USD $42.11 - USD $63.17 /Hr. Company (Career Site Brand): U.S. Renal Care
