US Renal Care

The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor.. Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.. May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.. 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.. Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.

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<body><h3>Dialysis Charge Nurse - RN Chronic In-center</h3><br/><p>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.* Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.* Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.* Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.* Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.* Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.* 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</p></body><br/> Associated topics: bsn, intensive care, maternal, nurse, nurse clinical, recovery, registed, staff nurse, surgical, unit

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