Lead Hemodialysis Charge Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care; Pleasant Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an experienced RN to lead the hemodialysis team and oversee daily patient care. You will guide direct care staff, ensure compliance with clinic procedures, and coordinate with physicians to adjust care plans for patients on dialysis.

This leadership role requires strong communication, dialysis training, and supervisory skills to maintain safe, high-quality care in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 months nursing experience with 3 months dialysis experience.
• RN charge nurses must have 1 year clinical experience with 6 months dialysis when substituting.
• Supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
• Good communication skills—verbal and written.
• Must meet state licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance to direct patient care staff and participate in staffing actions.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and regulations in clinics.
• Approve or adjust staff schedules in the Clinical Manager's absence.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings.
• Train and orient staff; supervise documentation of patient information.
• Promote OSHA safety and maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs.
• Assess daily patient care needs and assign care appropriately.
• Respond to emergencies and implement changes as directed.
• Oversee patient care during dialysis and collaborate with care team.
• Admit new patients and educate patients and families on ESRD, dialysis, diet, and medications.
• Attend QA meetings and assist with special projects.

Skills

Nursing experience

Dialysis experience

Management experience

Dialysis training

Communication

State licensure

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an experienced RN to lead the hemodialysis team and oversee daily patient care. You will guide direct care staff, ensure compliance with clinic procedures, and coordinate with physicians to adjust care plans for patients on dialysis.

This leadership role requires strong communication, dialysis training, and supervisory skills to maintain safe, high-quality care in a busy clinic.