Charge Registered Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 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. Ensure 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 the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to
maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe
effective quality outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct
patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis
and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation.
Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring,
firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to
Facility Administrator and initiate as appropriate. Ensure
compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and
policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal
agencies. Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes
in the absence on the Facility Administrator ensuring compliance
with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for
documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.
Participate in patient care plan meetings. Maintain knowledge in
the current practices related to the principles and techniques of
dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services. Train and
orient staff as necessary. Routinely observe and guide direct
patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to
facility policies and procedures. Promote and assist with
compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean
working environment. Maintain overall shift operation in a safe,
efficient, and effective matter. With Facility Administrator
conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep
patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or
operations to improve delivery of care. Meet routinely with the
Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care
status, issues, and information. Supervise all documentation of
patient information. Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs
acting in the relief charge capacity. Assess daily patient care
needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments
appropriately. Assume primary responsibility in an emergency
situation. Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments,
and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes
in patient care/treatment as directed. Monitor and supervise all
patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to
benefit patient care. Continuously monitor patient's condition with
regards to problems and potential complications associated with
dialysis. Administer medications to patients per physician's
orders. Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for
staff members. Supervise and participate in completion of short and
long term care plans. Admit new patients according to facility
procedure. Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate
the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis
therapy, diet and medication. Supervise the safe and effective use
of all equipment involved in direct patient care. Operate all
dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently
when needed. Perform required testing and verification and initial
the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in
the Technical Services Manual. Complete Nurse's Technical Training
Program/Water Quality Facility Assist with special projects or
other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator Assist with
the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff Promote
efficient use of medical supplies. Attend and participate in
monthly Quality Assurance meetings. Additional responsibilities may
include focus on one or more departments or locations. See
applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work
and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The
position requires travel between assigned facilities and various
locations within the community. The work environment is
characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature
control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and
contagious diseases/materials. Travel to regional, Business Unit
and Corporate meetings may be required. SUPERVISION: Direct Patient
Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. EDUCATION: Graduate of an
accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) Must be registered and licensed
to practice in the applicable State. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
SKILLS: Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months
of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to
dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.
Medical/surgical nursing preferred. Supervisory or management
experience preferred. Certified in CPR or successfully complete
course in CPR certification. Good communication skills - verbal and
written. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful
candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant
education, work experience, skills and competencies and may fall
outside of the range shown. Hourly Rate: $41.00 - $69.00"
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Santa Monica , Charge Registered Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Santa Monica, California
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