Dialysis Charge Nurse - RN Chronic In-center
On-siteFriendswood, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee nursing services each shift by supervising staff during operational hours, assisting with clinical processes to improve patient health, and responding to all clinic emergencies. Administer medications as ordered, assist physicians during rounds, and complete monthly reviews of patient medication profiles. Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours while maintaining collaborative relationships with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary team. Participate in orientation of new staff as a preceptor and act as a resource person for evaluating dialysis services and updating policies. Comply with federal, state, and local laws, including the health care professionals practice act.
Required Qualifications
- RN
- Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements
- Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations
- Responds to all emergencies in clinic
- 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
- Maintain collaborative working relationship with 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 in assigning a preceptor
- Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated
- Assists Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff
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