Dialysis Charge Nurse RN - part-time

Overview Did you know that some of the industry''s most talented and caring registered nurses are at DCI? Our nursing staff has helped DCI achieve the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis providers for the past 13 years in a row. We think our Nurses are pretty awesome; they make a difference in our patients'' lives by helping them live longer and achieve a better quality of life.The Charge Nurse is responsible for the supervision of nursing personnel in order to ensure every patient receives the safest care with the highest quality outcomes.This position is part-time, 20 hours/week. Responsibilities Coordinates the scheduling of patients with the Nurse Manager; matching patient needs with staff capabilities and experiences to maximize resourcesAssists patient care staff as necessary in initiating, monitoring, and termination of dialysis treatmentsSupervises initial and ongoing patient education; Review and document patient education as necessary to ensure compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, as well as DCI''s CQI Program and the individual clinic''s requirementsObtains consent forms and reviews all information for the new patients before they begin initial treatmentsCommunicates patient problems to physician; implements and documents ordersOversees monthly patient lab work in accordance with the clinic''s policies and proceduresOversees primary nursing teams for completion of monthly assignmentsParticipates in patient care conferences, medical rounds, and reviewing chartsAssists in the teaching and training of new staff members as directed and supervised by the Education Coordinator, the Clinical Supervisor and/or the Nurse Manager

Created: 2021-11-29