aQua Dialysis RN Charge Nurse

aQua Dialysis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

401k match

medical

dental

vision

life

short- and long-term disability

Job summary

aQua Dialysis Clear Lake provides a full-time Charge Nurse opportunity in a busy dialysis unit. You will lead daily patient care, coordinate with the physician, and supervise staff to ensure safe, compliant treatment and exceptional outcomes for patients on dialysis.

The role requires prior dialysis charge experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage 10-hour shifts starting at 4:30am across a six-day week, with Sundays off.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license and CPR certification.
• Experience as dialysis charge nurse preferred.
• Ability to supervise shift operations and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and respond to dialysis treatments.
• Communicate concerns to the rounding physician.
• Implement changes in patient care as directed.
• Interact with physician and healthcare team to adjust care plans.
• Maintain shift operation in a safe, efficient manner.
• Educate patients and families about ESRD, dialysis, diet and meds.

Skills

Dialysis nursing

Charge nurse

Patient assessment

Team leadership

Clinical communication

Education

RN license

Job description

aQua Dialysis Clear Lake

is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse. We offer an outstanding work environment with a team dedicated to improving the lives of our patients. An ideal candidate has experience as a dialysis charge nurse.

Out facility is open 6 days per week (closed Sundays) and typical hours are 10 hour days with an early shift starting at 4:30am. Full-time is 3-4 days per week with alternate weekends off.

We provide a full benefit package including 401k and 401k match, medical, dental, vision, life, as well as short- and long-term disability.

• 401k
• 401k match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• short- and long-term disability

At aQua Dialysis, we know that our nurses have significant impact on the patient's treatment outcomes. First and foremost, the nurses on our team know how to listen, understand, and validate their patient's concerns.

• At the dialysis unit, the charge nurse will assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to the rounding physician.
• Also, they will implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.
• The nurse communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans.
• They provide safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility policy and procedure, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies.
• As a leader, the charge nurse maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
• They monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
• Also, they ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.

• Current Texas RN license and CPR required.