Senior Hemodialysis Charge Nurse Leader

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an experienced RN to lead the hemodialysis team in delivering chronic care with daily supervision of direct patient care staff. You will coordinate with physicians, ensure adherence to policies, and maintain safety and quality in dialysis treatment environments.

Responsibilities include staff guidance, schedule management in absence of Clinical Manager, participation in patient care plans, and ongoing training to keep staff up-to-date with dialysis techniques

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (RN).
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Minimum 9 months nursing experience and 3 months dialysis.
• RN charge nurses must have 1 year clinical and 6 months dialysis experience.
• 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 requirements (if any).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff and participate in performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and regulations at state/federal levels for clinics with 100+ patients.
• Approve/disapprove staff schedules in the Clinical Manager's absence.
• Participate in patient care plan meetings and in-services.
• Train and orient staff as necessary and supervise adherence to policies.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop patient care assignments.
• Monitor dialysis treatments, respond to concerns, and implement physician-directed changes.
• Coordinate Nurse duties with staff RN relief capacity.
• Supervise documentation and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Attend monthly Quality Assurance meetings and assist with special projects.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Dialysis knowledge

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking an experienced RN to lead the hemodialysis team in delivering chronic care with daily supervision of direct patient care staff. You will coordinate with physicians, ensure adherence to policies, and maintain safety and quality in dialysis treatment environments.

Responsibilities include staff guidance, schedule management in absence of Clinical Manager, participation in patient care plans, and ongoing training to keep staff up-to-date with dialysis techniques