Dialysis Hospital Charge Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Care North America
Location: Olympia
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an
additional responsibility assigned to the Inpatient Services RN,
for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties,
as assigned by the Program Manager. The Inpatient Services Charge
Nurse ensures appropriate provision of Acute Dialysis Services and
treatments within assigned hospitals/facilities by coordinating,
scheduling, and directing Acute Patient Care staff and by
performing Acute treatments as needed or directed by Program
manager. Assumes the provision of quality patient care to all
hospitalized patients in the most efficient manner in accordance
with company policy, as well as regulations set forth by the
company, state and federal agencies. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:** Under limited supervision, applies considerable
complex knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include
but are not limited to the following: + Acts as a subject matter
expert and resource for staff members on assigned Inpatient Center
treatment floor. + Normally receives no instruction on routine
daily work, and general instructions on newly introduced
assignment, but may escalate issues to Program Manager for
resolution, as deemed necessary. + Coordinate and schedule direct
patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments
in contracted hospitals/facilities and ensure efficient patient
scheduling and staff utilization in accordance with the TAP
scheduling tool. + Maintain and review the daily TAP tool for all
hospitals/facilities under their direct supervision and submit
results to the Program Manager for review. + Ensure all Acute
treatments are performed in contracted hospitals/facilities
according to the established policies and procedures, and in
compliance, with all applicable regulatory requirement. Ensure
accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment
is entered into ACES during the time of treatment. + Monitor on a
daily basis ACES compliance. + Perform Quality Assessment and
Improvement (QAI) Program audits as directed to ensure the
provision of quality patient care and compliance with all Joint
Commission requirements. + Participate in QAI meetings as requested
by the Program Manager to assure proper reporting of QAI activities
+ Assess daily patient care needs and communicate concerns to
attending physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as
directed and in collaboration with prescribing physicians. +
Perform Acute treatments according to current Charge Nurse Guidance
recommendations and oversee all dialysis related medical and
emergency functions. + Communicates with the physician and other
members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, triage and
complete patient care plans in the most efficient and safe manner.
+ Coordinate with appropriate technical staff to ensure
preventative maintenance program for routine machine maintenance,
to ensure the timely repair of disabled machines, to coordinate
infection control measures, routine water culturing, water testing,
logging of results, transportation of equipment and supplies, and
communicate technical information to the staff. + Serve as liaison
between the administrative staff of each hospital/facility and the
Program Manager. + Practice cost containment strategies in all
areas including medical supply inventory and personnel. + Reviews
and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable
company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and
regulations. + Assist with various projects as assigned by the
Program Manager. + Other duties as assigned. **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 these essential
functions. + Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer
work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The
position requires travel between assigned facilities and various
locations within the community. (Travel to meetings may be
required). 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. The
position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy
lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.
Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This
position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the
employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally
be required to move with assistance, machines and equipment of up
to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30
lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and
material assist devices for the heavier items. **SUPERVISION:**
Inpatient Services RN's, Inpatient Services PCT's at assigned
facilities **EDUCATION** **:** RN degree. **EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED
SKILLS:** + Minimum of 9 months nursing experience; plus 3 months
of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to
dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting required. + 6
months dialysis experience in an Acute setting preferred +
Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position,
including continuous quality improvement, relationship development,
results orientation, team building, motivating employees,
performance management, and decision making. + Demonstrated
management skills necessary to provide leadership in the
supervision of dialysis personnel and to ensure the delivery of
maximum quality care to all patients.. + Excellent communication
(written and verbal) interpersonal and customer service skills.
**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.**
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care North America, Olympia , Dialysis Hospital Charge Nurse - RN, Healthcare , Olympia, Washington
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