PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and Staff Related: <ul><li> Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate. </li><li> Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients. </li><li> Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. </li><li> Participate in patient care plan meetings. </li><li> Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services. </li><li> Train and orient staff as necessary. </li><li> Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. </li><li> Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. </li><li> Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. </li><li> With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. </li><li> Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. </li><li> Supervise all documentation of patient information. </li><li> Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient Care: </li><li> Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. </li><li> Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. </li><li> Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. </li><li> Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. </li><li> Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. </li><li> Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. </li><li> Administer medications to patients per physician's orders. </li><li> Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. </li><li> Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans. </li><li> Admit new patients according to facility procedure. </li><li> Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. </li></ul> Technical: <ul><li> Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. </li><li> Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. </li><li> Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. </li><li> Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training. </li></ul> Other: <ul><li> Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager </li><li> Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested. </li><li> Promote efficient use of medical supplies. </li><li> Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. </li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> Relationships: <ul><li> Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP) </li><li> External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals </li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li> The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </li><li> Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. </li><li> Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis </li><li> RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience. </li><li> Supervisory or management experience preferred. </li><li> Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. </li><li> Good communication skills - verbal and written. </li><li> Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any). </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 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**Hemodialysis Team Leader**

Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day-to-day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

**Job Description**

- Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients.
- Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.
- Participate in patient care plan meetings.
- Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services.
- Train and orient staff as necessary.
- Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
- With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
- Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
- Supervise all documentation of patient information.
- Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.
- Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
- Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
- Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.
- Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
- Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.
- Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.
- Administer medications to patients per physician's orders.
- Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.
- Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans.
- Admit new patients according to facility procedure.
- Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.

**Technical Responsibilities**

- Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.
- Operate all dialysis-related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.
- Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.
- Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training.

**Other Responsibilities**

- Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
- Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested.
- Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
- Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Relationships**

- Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP).
- External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals.

**Physical Demands and Working Conditions**

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

**Supervision**

Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.

**Education**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.).
- Current appropriate state licensure.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis.
- RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient services in the absence of the Clinical Manager must have one year clinical experience and six months dialysis experience.
- Supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
- Good communication skills - verbal and written.
- Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any).

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans.

Charge Registered Nurse - RN

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional "responsibility" assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager. The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse ensure s appropriat e provisio n o f Acut e Dialysi s Service s an d treatment s withi n assigne d hospitals/facilitie s b y coordinating , s cheduling, an d directin g Acut e Patien t Car e staf f an d b y performin g Acut e treatment s a s needed or directed by Program manager. Assumes t he provisio n o f qualit y patien t c ar e t o all hospitalize d patient s i n th e mos t efficien t manne r i n accordanc e w i t h compan y policy , a s wel l a s regulation s se t fort h b y th e c ompany, stat e an d federa l agencies. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision, applies considerable complex knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: <ul><li> Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for staff members on assigned Inpatient Center treatment floor. </li><li> Normally receives no instruction on routine daily work, and general instructions on newly introduced assignment, but may escalate issues to Program Manager for resolution, as deemed necessary. </li><li> Coordinate and schedule direct patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments in contracted hospitals/facilities and ensure efficient patient scheduling and staff utilization in accordance with the TAP scheduling tool. </li><li> Maintain and review the daily TAP tool for all hospitals/facilities under their direct supervision and submit results to the Program Manager for review. </li><li> Ensure all Acute treatments are performed in contracted hospitals/facilities according to the established policies and procedures, and in compliance, with all applicable regulatory requirement. Ensure accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment is entered into ACES during the time of treatment. </li><li> Monitor on a daily basis ACES compliance. </li><li> Perform Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Program audits as directed to ensure the provision of quality patient care and compliance with all Joint Commission requirements. </li><li> Participate in QAI meetings as requested by the Program Manager to assure proper reporting of QAI activities </li><li> Assess daily patient care needs and communicate concerns to attending physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed and in collaboration with prescribing physicians. </li><li> Perform Acute treatments according to current Charge Nurse Guidance recommendations and oversee all dialysis related medical and emergency functions. </li><li> Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, triage and complete patient care plans in the most efficient and safe manner. </li><li> Coordinate with appropriate technical staff to ensure preventative maintenance program for routine machine maintenance, to ensure the timely repair of disabled machines, to coordinate infection control measures, routine water culturing, water testing, logging of results, transportation of equipment and supplies, and communicate technical information to the staff. </li><li> Serve as liaison between the administrative staff of each hospital/facility and the Program Manager. </li><li> Practice cost containment strategies in all areas including medical supply inventory and personnel. </li><li> Reviews and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations. </li><li>Assist with various projects as assigned by the Program Manager.</li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li> The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. </li><li> Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (Travel to meetings may be required). </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li><li> The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items. </li><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made. SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Inpatient Services RN's, Inpatient Services PCT's at assigned facilities </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li><li> Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification </li><li> Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed </li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum of 9 months nursing experience; plus 3 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting required. </li><li> 6 months dialysis experience in an Acute setting preferred </li><li> Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making. </li><li> Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients </li><li> Excellent communication (written and verbal) interpersonal and customer service skills. </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 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**Inpatient Services Charge Nurse**

The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional responsibility assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager.

The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse ensures appropriate provision of Acute Dialysis Services and treatments within assigned hospitals/facilities by coordinating, scheduling, and directing Acute Patient Care staff and by performing Acute treatments as needed or directed by the Program Manager. Assumes the provision of quality patient care to all hospitalized patients in the most efficient manner in accordance with company policy, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies.

**Job Description**

- Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for staff members on assigned Inpatient Center treatment floor.
- Normally receives no instruction on routine daily work, and general instructions on newly introduced assignments, but may escalate issues to Program Manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
- Coordinate and schedule direct patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments in contracted hospitals/facilities and ensure efficient patient scheduling and staff utilization in accordance with the TAP scheduling tool.
- Maintain and review the daily TAP tool for all hospitals/facilities under their direct supervision and submit results to the Program Manager for review.
- Ensure all Acute treatments are performed in contracted hospitals/facilities according to the established policies and procedures, and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ensure accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment is entered into ACES during the time of treatment.
- Monitor on a daily basis ACES compliance.
- Perform Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Program audits as directed to ensure the provision of quality patient care and compliance with all Joint Commission requirements.
- Participate in QAI meetings as requested by the Program Manager to assure proper reporting of QAI activities.
- Assess daily patient care needs and communicate concerns to attending physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed and in collaboration with prescribing physicians.
- Perform Acute treatments according to current Charge Nurse Guidance recommendations and oversee all dialysis-related medical and emergency functions.
- Communicate with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, triage, and complete patient care plans in the most efficient and safe manner.
- Coordinate with appropriate technical staff to ensure preventative maintenance program for routine machine maintenance, to ensure the timely repair of disabled machines, to coordinate infection control measures, routine water culturing, water testing, logging of results, transportation of equipment and supplies, and communicate technical information to the staff.
- Serve as liaison between the administrative staff of each hospital/facility and the Program Manager.
- Practice cost containment strategies in all areas including medical supply inventory and personnel.
- Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Assist with various projects as assigned by the Program Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Physical Demands and Working Conditions**

- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians.
- The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (Travel to meetings may be required).
- The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
- The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move with assistance machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.

**Supervision**

- Inpatient Services RNs, Inpatient Services PCTs at assigned facilities.

**Education**

- Current appropriate state licensure.
- Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
- Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Minimum of 9 months nursing experience; plus 3 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting required.
- 6 months dialysis experience in an Acute setting preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making.
- Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans.

Acute Inpatient Charge Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and Staff Related: <ul><li> Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate. </li><li> Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients. </li><li> Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. </li><li> Participate in patient care plan meetings. </li><li> Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services. </li><li> Train and orient staff as necessary. </li><li> Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. </li><li> Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. </li><li> Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. </li><li> With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. </li><li> Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. </li><li> Supervise all documentation of patient information. </li><li> Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient Care: </li><li> Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. </li><li> Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. </li><li> Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. </li><li> Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. </li><li> Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. </li><li> Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. </li><li> Administer medications to patients per physician's orders. </li><li> Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. </li><li> Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans. </li><li> Admit new patients according to facility procedure. </li><li> Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. </li></ul> Technical: <ul><li> Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. </li><li> Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. </li><li> Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. </li><li> Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training. </li></ul> Other: <ul><li> Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager </li><li> Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested. </li><li> Promote efficient use of medical supplies. </li><li> Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. </li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> Relationships: <ul><li> Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP) </li><li> External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals </li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li> The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </li><li> Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. </li><li> Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis </li><li> RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience. </li><li> Supervisory or management experience preferred. </li><li> Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. </li><li> Good communication skills - verbal and written. </li><li> Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any). </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?VnwhPq%2b0dl65gX22pH%2fhkwp" width="0" height="0" />

**Hemodialysis Team Leader**

Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day-to-day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

**Job Description**

- Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation.
- Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients.
- Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.
- Participate in patient care plan meetings.
- Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services.
- Train and orient staff as necessary.
- Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
- With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
- Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
- Supervise all documentation of patient information.
- Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.

**Patient Care Responsibilities**

- Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
- Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
- Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.
- Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
- Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.
- Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.
- Administer medications to patients per physician's orders.
- Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.
- Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans.
- Admit new patients according to facility procedure.
- Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.

**Technical Responsibilities**

- Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.
- Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.
- Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.
- Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training.

**Other Responsibilities**

- Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
- Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested.
- Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
- Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Relationships**

- Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP).
- External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals.

**Physical Demands and Working Conditions**

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

**Supervision**

Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.

**Education**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.).
- Current appropriate state licensure.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis.
- RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient services in the absence of the Clinical Manager must have one-year clinical experience and six months dialysis experience.
- Supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
- Good communication skills - verbal and written.
- Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any).

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional "responsibility" assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager. The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse ensure s appropriat e provisio n o f Acut e Dialysi s Service s an d treatment s withi n assigne d hospitals/facilitie s b y coordinating , s cheduling, an d directin g Acut e Patien t Car e staf f an d b y performin g Acut e treatment s a s needed or directed by Program manager. Assumes t he provisio n o f qualit y patien t c ar e t o all hospitalize d patient s i n th e mos t efficien t manne r i n accordanc e w i t h compan y policy , a s wel l a s regulation s se t fort h b y th e c ompany, stat e an d federa l agencies. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision, applies considerable complex knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: <ul><li> Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for staff members on assigned Inpatient Center treatment floor. </li><li> Normally receives no instruction on routine daily work, and general instructions on newly introduced assignment, but may escalate issues to Program Manager for resolution, as deemed necessary. </li><li> Coordinate and schedule direct patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments in contracted hospitals/facilities and ensure efficient patient scheduling and staff utilization in accordance with the TAP scheduling tool. </li><li> Maintain and review the daily TAP tool for all hospitals/facilities under their direct supervision and submit results to the Program Manager for review. </li><li> Ensure all Acute treatments are performed in contracted hospitals/facilities according to the established policies and procedures, and in compliance, with all applicable regulatory requirement. Ensure accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment is entered into ACES during the time of treatment. </li><li> Monitor on a daily basis ACES compliance. </li><li> Perform Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Program audits as directed to ensure the provision of quality patient care and compliance with all Joint Commission requirements. </li><li> Participate in QAI meetings as requested by the Program Manager to assure proper reporting of QAI activities </li><li> Assess daily patient care needs and communicate concerns to attending physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed and in collaboration with prescribing physicians. </li><li> Perform Acute treatments according to current Charge Nurse Guidance recommendations and oversee all dialysis related medical and emergency functions. </li><li> Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, triage and complete patient care plans in the most efficient and safe manner. </li><li> Coordinate with appropriate technical staff to ensure preventative maintenance program for routine machine maintenance, to ensure the timely repair of disabled machines, to coordinate infection control measures, routine water culturing, water testing, logging of results, transportation of equipment and supplies, and communicate technical information to the staff. </li><li> Serve as liaison between the administrative staff of each hospital/facility and the Program Manager. </li><li> Practice cost containment strategies in all areas including medical supply inventory and personnel. </li><li> Reviews and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations. </li><li>Assist with various projects as assigned by the Program Manager.</li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li> The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. </li><li> Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (Travel to meetings may be required). </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li><li> The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items. </li><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made. SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Inpatient Services RN's, Inpatient Services PCT's at assigned facilities </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li><li> Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification </li><li> Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed </li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum of 9 months nursing experience; plus 3 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting required. </li><li> 6 months dialysis experience in an Acute setting preferred </li><li> Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making. </li><li> Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients </li><li> Excellent communication (written and verbal) interpersonal and customer service skills. </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?P4r9biPHJLs63famyEMfmAd" width="0" height="0" />

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day to day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and Staff Related: <ul><li> Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation. Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate. </li><li> Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients. </li><li> Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift. </li><li> Participate in patient care plan meetings. </li><li> Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services. </li><li> Train and orient staff as necessary. </li><li> Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures. </li><li> Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment. </li><li> Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. </li><li> With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care. </li><li> Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information. </li><li> Supervise all documentation of patient information. </li><li> Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity. Patient Care: </li><li> Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately. </li><li> Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation. </li><li> Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed. </li><li> Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary. </li><li> Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care. </li><li> Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis. </li><li> Administer medications to patients per physician's orders. </li><li> Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members. </li><li> Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans. </li><li> Admit new patients according to facility procedure. </li><li> Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication. </li></ul> Technical: <ul><li> Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. </li><li> Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed. </li><li> Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual. </li><li> Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training. </li></ul> Other: <ul><li> Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager </li><li> Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested. </li><li> Promote efficient use of medical supplies. </li><li> Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. </li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> Relationships: <ul><li> Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP) </li><li> External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals </li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li> The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </li><li> Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made. </li><li> Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li></ul> SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned. </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.) </li><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis </li><li> RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience. </li><li> Supervisory or management experience preferred. </li><li> Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. </li><li> Good communication skills - verbal and written. </li><li> Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any). </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?6UU%2fFb9QOBy3VxG7Upeumgr" width="0" height="0" />

**Hemodialysis Team Leader**

Functions as the hemodialysis team leader in the provision of chronic hemodialysis care and treatment. Provides day-to-day direction and supervision to assigned direct patient care staff. Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and complete patient care plans. Provides safe, effective delivery of patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies. Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

**Job Description**

- Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff, providing informal feedback on an ongoing basis and formal feedback input for the annual performance evaluation.
- Participate in the department staffing and the appropriate hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions. Recommend disciplinary action to Clinical Manager and initiate as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies in clinics with more than 100 patients.
- Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Clinical Manager ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for documenting time of work hours for staff members on assigned shift.
- Participate in patient care plan meetings.
- Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in-services.
- Train and orient staff as necessary.
- Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Promote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
- Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
- With Clinical Manager conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
- Meet routinely with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
- Supervise all documentation of patient information.
- Coordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.
- Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
- Assume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
- Assess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.
- Monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
- Collaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.
- Continuously monitor patient's condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.
- Administer medications to patients per physician's orders.
- Act as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.
- Supervise and participate in completion of short- and long-term care plans.
- Admit new patients according to facility procedure.
- Ensure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication.

**Technical Responsibilities**

- Supervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.
- Operate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.
- Perform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.
- Complete Nurse's Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility Training.

**Other Responsibilities**

- Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
- Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested.
- Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
- Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Relationships**

- Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP).
- External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals.

**Physical Demands and Working Conditions**

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

**Supervision**

Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.

**Education**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.).
- Current appropriate state licensure.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis.
- RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient services in the absence of the Clinical Manager must have one-year clinical experience and six months dialysis experience.
- Supervisory or management experience preferred.
- Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
- Good communication skills - verbal and written.
- Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any).

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional "responsibility" assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager. The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse ensure s appropriat e provisio n o f Acut e Dialysi s Service s an d treatment s withi n assigne d hospitals/facilitie s b y coordinating , s cheduling, an d directin g Acut e Patien t Car e staf f an d b y performin g Acut e treatment s a s needed or directed by Program manager. Assumes t he provisio n o f qualit y patien t c ar e t o all hospitalize d patient s i n th e mos t efficien t manne r i n accordanc e w i t h compan y policy , a s wel l a s regulation s se t fort h b y th e c ompany, stat e an d federa l agencies. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under limited supervision, applies considerable complex knowledge to perform a broad range of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: <ul><li> Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for staff members on assigned Inpatient Center treatment floor. </li><li> Normally receives no instruction on routine daily work, and general instructions on newly introduced assignment, but may escalate issues to Program Manager for resolution, as deemed necessary. </li><li> Coordinate and schedule direct patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments in contracted hospitals/facilities and ensure efficient patient scheduling and staff utilization in accordance with the TAP scheduling tool. </li><li> Maintain and review the daily TAP tool for all hospitals/facilities under their direct supervision and submit results to the Program Manager for review. </li><li> Ensure all Acute treatments are performed in contracted hospitals/facilities according to the established policies and procedures, and in compliance, with all applicable regulatory requirement. Ensure accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment is entered into ACES during the time of treatment. </li><li> Monitor on a daily basis ACES compliance. </li><li> Perform Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Program audits as directed to ensure the provision of quality patient care and compliance with all Joint Commission requirements. </li><li> Participate in QAI meetings as requested by the Program Manager to assure proper reporting of QAI activities </li><li> Assess daily patient care needs and communicate concerns to attending physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed and in collaboration with prescribing physicians. </li><li> Perform Acute treatments according to current Charge Nurse Guidance recommendations and oversee all dialysis related medical and emergency functions. </li><li> Communicates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, triage and complete patient care plans in the most efficient and safe manner. </li><li> Coordinate with appropriate technical staff to ensure preventative maintenance program for routine machine maintenance, to ensure the timely repair of disabled machines, to coordinate infection control measures, routine water culturing, water testing, logging of results, transportation of equipment and supplies, and communicate technical information to the staff. </li><li> Serve as liaison between the administrative staff of each hospital/facility and the Program Manager. </li><li> Practice cost containment strategies in all areas including medical supply inventory and personnel. </li><li> Reviews and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations. </li><li>Assist with various projects as assigned by the Program Manager.</li><li> Other duties as assigned. </li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li> The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. </li><li> Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. </li><li> The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (Travel to meetings may be required). </li><li> The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. </li><li> The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items. </li><li>Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the</li></ul>Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made. SUPERVISION: <ul><li> Inpatient Services RN's, Inpatient Services PCT's at assigned facilities </li></ul> EDUCATION : <ul><li> Current appropriate state licensure. </li><li> Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification </li><li> Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed </li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum of 9 months nursing experience; plus 3 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting required. </li><li> 6 months dialysis experience in an Acute setting preferred </li><li> Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making. </li><li> Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients </li><li> Excellent communication (written and verbal) interpersonal and customer service skills. </li></ul> Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. EOE, disability/veterans<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?HdE4rzf4ktSDiR0rB7OU2go" width="0" height="0" />

**Inpatient Services Charge Nurse**

The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional responsibility assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager. The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse ensures appropriate provision of Acute Dialysis Services and treatments within assigned hospitals/facilities by coordinating, scheduling, and directing Acute Patient Care staff and by performing Acute treatments as needed or directed by the Program Manager. Assumes the provision of quality patient care to all hospitalized patients in the most efficient manner in accordance with company policy, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state, and federal agencies.

**Job Description**

- Acts as a subject matter expert and resource for staff members on assigned Inpatient Center treatment floor.
- Normally receives no instruction on routine daily work, and general instructions on newly introduced assignments, but may escalate issues to Program Manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
- Coordinate and schedule direct patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments in contracted hospitals/facilities and ensure efficient patient scheduling and staff utilization in accordance with the TAP scheduling tool.
- Maintain and review the daily TAP tool for all hospitals/facilities under their direct supervision and submit results to the Program Manager for review.
- Ensure all Acute treatments are performed in contracted hospitals/facilities according to the established policies and procedures, and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Ensure accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment is entered into ACES during the time of treatment.
- Monitor on a daily basis ACES compliance.
- Perform Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Program audits as directed to ensure the provision of quality patient care and compliance with all Joint Commission requirements.
- Participate in QAI meetings as requested by the Program Manager to assure proper reporting of QAI activities.
- Assess daily patient care needs and communicate concerns to attending physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed and in collaboration with prescribing physicians.
- Perform Acute treatments according to current Charge Nurse Guidance recommendations and oversee all dialysis-related medical and emergency functions.
- Communicate with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, triage, and complete patient care plans in the most efficient and safe manner.
- Coordinate with appropriate technical staff to ensure preventative maintenance program for routine machine maintenance, to ensure the timely repair of disabled machines, to coordinate infection control measures, routine water culturing, water testing, logging of results, transportation of equipment and supplies, and communicate technical information to the staff.
- Serve as liaison between the administrative staff of each hospital/facility and the Program Manager.
- Practice cost containment strategies in all areas including medical supply inventory and personnel.
- Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Assist with various projects as assigned by the Program Manager.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Physical Demands and Working Conditions**

- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians.
- The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. (Travel to meetings may be required).
- The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
- The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move with assistance machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
- Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.

**Supervision**

- Inpatient Services RNs, Inpatient Services PCTs at assigned facilities.

**Education**

- Current appropriate state licensure.
- Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
- Must meet the practice requirements in all states employed.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Minimum of 9 months nursing experience; plus 3 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting required.
- 6 months dialysis experience in an Acute setting preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making.
- Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership in the supervision of dialysis personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans.

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner (NP) Internal Medicine Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Henderson, NV Overview: We are seeking a skilled and personable Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our internal medicine practice. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care including well visits, sick visits, chronic disease management, pre-op evaluations, Medicare wellness visits, EKG interpretation, and developing treatment plans. The ideal candidate is clinically competent, friendly, and able to make patients feel comfortable while delivering high-quality care. Why You ll Love It Here: - Monday Friday schedule, enjoy your weekends off! - Competitive Compensation: $110,000 $130,000 annually - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Health insurance and Malpractice insurance - 401(k) retirement plan - Paid holidays - Productivity-based bonus opportunities Key Responsibilities: - Conduct detailed patient assessments, including history and physical examinations - Manage well visits, sick visits, and chronic disease care - Perform pre-operative evaluations - Interpret and read EKGs - Complete Medicare wellness visits - Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical findings - Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and monitor patient progress - Educate patients on diagnoses, treatments, and preventive care strategies - Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical records - Collaborate effectively with physicians and healthcare team members Qualifications: - Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Nevada - DEA certification - Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program - Experience in internal medicine or similar setting preferred - Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills - Ability to manage a wide range of patient conditions independently Apply Today! Become part of a welcoming, professional team in a stable and growing practice. We offer a weekday-only schedule, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. If you are a dedicated Nurse Practitioner seeking a long-term, patient-centered role, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact on our patients lives. Brie Smith JOB-11352 One Stop Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment and contract opportunities regardless of race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NiQxCqyYaJ4y8hW6qHYXcgi" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Practitioner (NP) Internal Medicine**

We are seeking a skilled and personable Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our internal medicine practice. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care including well visits, sick visits, chronic disease management, pre-op evaluations, Medicare wellness visits, EKG interpretation, and developing treatment plans. The ideal candidate is clinically competent, friendly, and able to make patients feel comfortable while delivering high-quality care.

**Job Description**

- Conduct detailed patient assessments, including history and physical examinations
- Manage well visits, sick visits, and chronic disease care
- Perform pre-operative evaluations
- Interpret and read EKGs
- Complete Medicare wellness visits
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical findings
- Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and monitor patient progress
- Educate patients on diagnoses, treatments, and preventive care strategies
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in medical records
- Collaborate effectively with physicians and healthcare team members

**Requirements**

- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Nevada
- DEA certification
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Experience in internal medicine or similar setting preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Ability to manage a wide range of patient conditions independently

**Benefits**

- Monday to Friday schedule, enjoy your weekends off!
- Competitive compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Health insurance and malpractice insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Productivity-based bonus opportunities

Become part of a welcoming, professional team in a stable and growing practice. We offer a weekday-only schedule, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. If you are a dedicated Nurse Practitioner seeking a long-term, patient-centered role, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact on our patients' lives.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Internal Medicine

Position: PNP Location: Las Vegas, NV Duration: Permanent Position MPLT Healthcare is looking for practitioners who Understand the Urgency, Never Give Up, and Have the Courage to Excel in the forever changing medical industry! We currently have a unique opportunity for an experienced PNP w ith highly competitive pay rates available in Las Vegas, NV . Position Details: <ul> <li> Seeking an Acute Care Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner to join well-established group </li> <li> Practice in a new state-of-the-art 14-bed CVICU </li> <li> Practice is complemented by a near full array of pediatric primary and subspecialty support. </li> <li> ACPNP responsibilities will include providing admission/discharge/progress notes and procedures including placement of PIC lines and IV access </li> <li> CVICU experience is required </li> <li> Nevada License is required </li></ul> Position Benefits: <ul> <li> Inquire within! </li></ul> About MPLT Healthcare MPLT Healthcare specializes in placing well-qualified physicians and advanced practice clinicians in locum, locum-to-perm and direct hire staff and leadership positions while making this process as seamless as possible for our clinicians and client facilities. Don t delay, apply today! <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XTPg%2foUqCEe0TV7Cgqz%2fwgy" width="0" height="0" />

**Pediatric Nurse Practitioner**

MPLT Healthcare is looking for practitioners who understand the urgency, never give up, and have the courage to excel in the forever changing medical industry! We currently have a unique opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with highly competitive pay rates available in Las Vegas, NV.

**Job Description**

- Seeking an Acute Care Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse Practitioner to join a well-established group
- Practice in a new state-of-the-art 14-bed CVICU
- Practice is complemented by a near full array of pediatric primary and subspecialty support
- Responsibilities will include providing admission/discharge/progress notes and procedures including placement of PIC lines and IV access
- CVICU experience is required
- Nevada License is required

**Benefits**

- Inquire within!

**About MPLT Healthcare**

MPLT Healthcare specializes in placing well-qualified physicians and advanced practice clinicians in locum, locum-to-perm, and direct hire staff and leadership positions while making this process as seamless as possible for our clinicians and client facilities.

Physician / Nurse Practitioner / Nevada / Permanent / PNP - Perm - Las Vegas, NV Job

Join Our Expert Team: Exciting CRNA Opportunities in Henderson, Nevada! Anesthesia Works is seeking experienced CRNAs to join our dynamic and growing team at both West Henderson Hospital and Henderson Hospital.Position: CRNA Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Location: Henderson / Las Vegas, NevadaFacility Details<ul><li>Multiple hospital locations in Henderson</li><li>8 10.5 hour shifts, Monday through Friday</li><li>Flexible scheduling across multiple Nevada sites</li></ul>Why Henderson?Henderson is one of Nevada s fastest-growing communities, offering modern healthcare facilities, a collaborative medical environment, and proximity to the Las Vegas Strip all while maintaining a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.Apply Today!Visit or contact our recruiting team at to learn more and apply. Experience: <ul><li>CRNA: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Nevada License (Required)</li></ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?P4r9biPHJLtFuf5zqOeXYwd" width="0" height="0" />

**CRNA**

Join our expert team: Exciting CRNA opportunities in Henderson, Nevada! Anesthesia Works is seeking experienced CRNAs to join our dynamic and growing team at both West Henderson Hospital and Henderson Hospital.

**Job Description**

- Multiple hospital locations in Henderson
- 8 10.5 hour shifts, Monday through Friday
- Flexible scheduling across multiple Nevada sites

**Requirements**

- CRNA: 1 year (Required)
- Nevada License (Required)

**Community Overview**

Henderson is one of Nevada's fastest-growing communities, offering modern healthcare facilities, a collaborative medical environment, and proximity to the Las Vegas Strip, all while maintaining a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Overview Looking for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team! If you are seeking a great combination of professional and personal fulfillment, consider this exciting, thriving practice currently consisting of 7 providers- 4 pediatricians and 3 pediatric nurse practitioners. All providers share a passion for delivering the finest quality care for children. Benefits Our practice is friendly and fun yet professional and efficient with excellent communication patterns and a supportive leadership team. Las Vegas offers great suburbs with inexpensive housing, parks, and great places to raise a family. We offer a base salary and profit sharing with a great earning potential and competitive benefits including healthcare insurance, medical malpractice coverage, CME allowance as well as vacation time, and 401k plan with a 4% employer match . In addition, Nevada is a tax free state thus allowing for a much higher take home income. Exclusively outpatient pediatric practice with one location, including 22 exam rooms, and a beautiful, centrally located office and a second location in Henderson, NV has 18 exam rooms. A turn key experience where we make everything easy for the pediatric nurse practitioner to show up and see patients in an enjoyable and friendly environment.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XTPg%2foUqCEeW9zvCII3rUwy" width="0" height="0" />

**Pediatric Nurse Practitioner**

Looking for an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic team! If you are seeking a great combination of professional and personal fulfillment, consider this exciting, thriving practice currently consisting of 7 providers - 4 pediatricians and 3 pediatric nurse practitioners. All providers share a passion for delivering the finest quality care for children.

**Job Description**

- Exclusively outpatient pediatric practice with one location, including 22 exam rooms, and a beautiful, centrally located office and a second location in Henderson, NV with 18 exam rooms.
- A turn key experience where we make everything easy for the pediatric nurse practitioner to show up and see patients in an enjoyable and friendly environment.

**Benefits**

- Our practice is friendly and fun yet professional and efficient with excellent communication patterns and a supportive leadership team.
- We offer a base salary and profit sharing with great earning potential and competitive benefits including healthcare insurance, medical malpractice coverage, CME allowance as well as vacation time, and a 401k plan with a 4% employer match.
- Nevada is a tax-free state, thus allowing for a much higher take-home income.

**Community Overview**

Las Vegas offers great suburbs with inexpensive housing, parks, and great places to raise a family.