Charge RN II

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association in Paducah, KY seeks a Charge Nurse overseeing dialysis patient care and staff management. You will guide direct patient care staff, supervise dialysis activities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes staff development, care planning, documentation accuracy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, high-quality outcomes. Travel between facilities and exposure to clinical environments are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program with RN licensure.
• Minimum of 12 months nursing experience, including 6 months in dialysis care.
• Preferred experience in medical-surgical nursing and supervisory roles.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to direct patient care staff, including performance feedback and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in staffing, scheduling, and staff development through training and orientation.
• Monitor and oversee all patient care activities, including dialysis treatments, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Participate in patient care planning, education, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain documentation accuracy and supervise equipment safety and usage.
• Collaborate with the team to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and ensure quality outcomes.
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a clean, safe work environment.
• Support quality assurance activities and special projects as assigned.

Skills

RN licensure

Dialysis experience

Supervisory experience

CPR certification

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Job description

Role: Charge Nurse overseeing dialysis patient care and staff management.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to direct patient care staff, including performance feedback and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in staffing, scheduling, and staff development through training and orientation.
• Monitor and oversee all patient care activities, including dialysis treatments, medication administration, and emergency response.
• Participate in patient care planning, education, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain documentation accuracy and supervise equipment safety and usage.
• Collaborate with the team to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and ensure quality outcomes.
• Lead safety initiatives and promote a clean, safe work environment.
• Support quality assurance activities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program with RN licensure.
• Minimum of 12 months nursing experience, including 6 months in dialysis care.
• Preferred experience in medical-surgical nursing and supervisory roles.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

Physical & Working Conditions: Office and clinical environment with exposure to infectious materials, requiring travel between facilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabilities.

Supervision: Direct supervision of patient care staff and ward clerk.