Dialysis Registered Nurse PRN

U.S. Renal Care in; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care is seeking an RN Charge Nurse to oversee nursing services each shift and serve as a nursing supervisor.

The role includes daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours, efficient management of patient care, and collaboration with the Medical Director and physicians. You will participate in interdisciplinary care planning, assist with patient rounds, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and center policies.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Experience in dialysis or nephrology settings preferred.
• Strong clinical and supervisory skills for staff on duty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services each shift and act as nursing supervisor.
• Supervise staff on duty during operational hours.
• Assist with patient care, rounds, and physician orders.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and center policies.
• Coordinate with Medical Director and physicians on patient care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care

Dialysis knowledge

Medication administration

Clinical supervision

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Dialysis machines

Job description

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