Charge Nurse 1

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment.  Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff.  Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans.  Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies.

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. 

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

General and Staff Related:


* 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 Clinical Manager 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 in clinics with more than 100 patients.


* Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager 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 Clinical Manager 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 Clinical Manager 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. 
Patient Care:


* 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.  Im...