Lead Dialysis Charge Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Portland (OR); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fresenius Medical Care in Portland, OR seeks a Charge Nurse to lead day-to-day nursing operations in our dialysis facility. You will guide direct patient care staff, participate in care plan meetings, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.

You will supervise staffing, mentor staff, and coordinate with the Facility Administrator to optimize care delivery and safety. A RN license and dialysis experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients.
• Medical/surgical nursing preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.

Aufgaben

• Provide day-to-day guidance and direction to direct patient care staff.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and state/federal regulations.
• Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Facility Administrator.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings and rounding physician interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of current dialysis practices through ongoing in-services.
• Train and orient staff as necessary.
• Monitor and guide patient care staff for adherence to policies.
• Promote OSHA safety programs and maintain a safe working environment.
• Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs in relief capacity.
• Assess daily patient care needs and allocate patient care assignments accordingly.
• Assume primary responsibility in emergency situations.
• Educate patients and families about ESRD, dialysis therapy, diet and medications.
• Operate dialysis equipment safely and efficiently; assist with start-up/shutdown procedures.
• Assist with interviewing direct patient care staff and with special projects.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

CPR certification

Ausbildung

RN License

Nursing degree

Jobbeschreibung

Fresenius Medical Care in Portland, OR seeks a Charge Nurse to lead day-to-day nursing operations in our dialysis facility. You will guide direct patient care staff, participate in care plan meetings, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining high-quality patient outcomes.

You will supervise staffing, mentor staff, and coordinate with the Facility Administrator to optimize care delivery and safety. A RN license and dialysis experience are required.