PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state, and federal regulations. <ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre - during - post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.</li><li>Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.</li><li>Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level. </li><li>Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.</li><li>Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.</li><li>Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.</li><li>Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.</li><li>May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.</li><li>Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.</li></ul> 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.<ul><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. </li><li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>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. as high as 5 feet. </li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. </li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><li>The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li></ul>SUPERVISION:<ul><li>Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:<ul><li> Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.</li><li> Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.</li></ul></li></ul>EDUCATION and LICENSURE: <ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.</li><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.</li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:<ul><li>Entry level for RNs with minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience</li></ul> The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $34.50 - $63.00 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. 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?IUgT%2bA7JPWFheUudmQhTGgb" width="0" height="0" />

**Outpatient RN CAP 2**

The professional registered nurse Outpatient RN CAP 2 may be an entry-level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) for new employees who meet the RN CAP 2 criteria or attained through advancement from RN CAP 1. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs, and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

**Job Description**

- Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.
- Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre-during-post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.
- Assesses, collaborates, and documents patient/family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.
- Directs and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.
- Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
- Initiates or assists with emergency response measures.
- Serves as a resource, leader, coach, mentor and role model for new and incumbent employees by setting examples of appropriate behavior, work habits and attitudes towards patients, co-workers, supervisors and the company at the facility, and area level.
- Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.
- Identifies expected outcomes, documents, and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
- Participates in education and quality improvement projects at the facility and area level as directed by Supervisor.
- May serve as a Preceptor to new employees.
- Required to complete CAP requirements to maintain or advance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

**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.

- The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, 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. as high as 5 feet.
- 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.
- Day-to-day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.
- The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.
- May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.

**Supervision**

Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians LVN/LPNs/RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:

- Successful completion of all FKC education and training requirements for new employees.
- Must have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic/acute hemodialysis as a RN.

**Education and Licensure**

- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current appropriate state licensure.
- Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Entry level for RNs with a minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $34.50 - $63.00

**Benefits**

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

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

EOE, disability/veterans

Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN - Dialysis

We. Are. OneStaff. Medical. An independently-owned, nationally-recognized and amazingly awesome staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by your side and help you find your dream assignment anywhere in this great country. We want the same like-minded, awesome candidates to travel with us. Be bold. Enjoy work again. Let us help. THE POSITION: The Operating Room (OR) Nurse will provide care for patients before, during and after surgery. They will also, educate the patient, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant or operating room director. Weekly amount stated in the job postings is scaled based on estimated hourly wages and potential stipends available for the location of the assignment. Hourly wages are based on various factors including but not limited to: experience, demand, availability, location, etc. Please contact one of our amazing OneStaff Recruiting Specialists for more details. Equal Opportunity Employer Requirements: Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in OR - OPERATING ROOM. California State Healthcare Provider license or willing to obtain one. Certifications Needed: This position may require one or more of these certifications: BLS, ACLS BENEFITS: Insurance We provide group benefits for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Protection. 401K You are eligible to enroll 1st of the month following hire date. We match 100% of your first 3% of deferrals and an additional 50% of the next 2% you contribute. Employee Assistance Program Free to all employees who'd like information on personal issues: Education, Dependent Care, Care Giving, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle & Fitness Management, Working Smarter.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?uACDoyOpNYOQlQsGHn%2flPQm" width="0" height="0" />

**Operating Room Nurse**

We are OneStaff Medical, an independently-owned, nationally-recognized staffing firm ready to work for you! A work ethic forged in the Midwest, we are here to stand by your side and help you find your dream assignment anywhere in this great country. We want the same like-minded, awesome candidates to travel with us. Be bold. Enjoy work again. Let us help.

**Job Description**

- The Operating Room (OR) Nurse will provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery.
- They will also educate the patient, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially RN first assistant or operating room director.

**Requirements**

- Minimum of 1 year of current work experience providing in OR - Operating Room.
- California State Healthcare Provider license or willing to obtain one.

**Certifications Needed**

- This position may require one or more of these certifications: BLS, ACLS.

**Benefits**

- We provide group benefits for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Protection.
- You are eligible to enroll 1st of the month following hire date. We match 100% of your first 3% of deferrals and an additional 50% of the next 2% you contribute.
- Free Employee Assistance Program for all employees who'd like information on personal issues: Education, Dependent Care, Care Giving, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle & Fitness Management, Working Smarter.

Travel Registered Nurse RN Operating Room OR

Job Title: Nurse Manager (Interventional Radiology/Medical Imaging) - Santa Rosa, CA Location: Santa Rosa, CA Salary: $190,000-$210,000/year Job Overview We are hiring an experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Interventional Radiology/Medical Imaging unit. This role is responsible for clinical operations, staff leadership, quality care delivery, and compliance with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Oversee day-to-day unit operations and staffing </li><li>Ensure compliance with clinical and safety standards </li><li>Collaborate with physicians and leadership on patient care </li><li>Manage budgets, hiring, and staff development </li><li>Drive quality improvement initiatives </li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>Active California RN license & BLS certification </li><li>5+ years of nursing leadership experience </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field (or equivalent experience) </li><li>Strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, Nurse Practice Act </li></ul> Apply Now - or<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?oBTqt8adZGKCqViqAFHVVwx" width="0" height="0" />

**Nurse Manager (Interventional Radiology/Medical Imaging)**

We are hiring an experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Interventional Radiology/Medical Imaging unit. This role is responsible for clinical operations, staff leadership, quality care delivery, and compliance with regulatory standards.

**Job Description**

- Oversee day-to-day unit operations and staffing
- Ensure compliance with clinical and safety standards
- Collaborate with physicians and leadership on patient care
- Manage budgets, hiring, and staff development
- Drive quality improvement initiatives

**Requirements**

- Active California RN license & BLS certification
- 5+ years of nursing leadership experience
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, Nurse Practice Act

**Benefits**

- Salary: $190,000-$210,000/year

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 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. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <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 Facility Administrator 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. </li><li> Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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. </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><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 </li><li> Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator </li><li> Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff </li><li> Promote efficient use of medical supplies. </li><li> Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. </li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. 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. <ul><li> 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. </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></li><li> Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. </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> Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting. </li><li> Medical/surgical nursing preferred. </li><li> Supervisory or management experience preferred. </li><li> Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification. </li><li> Good communication skills - verbal and written. </li></ul>The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $76.00 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. 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?NiQxCqyYaJ6xoIetIff4bgi" width="0" height="0" />

**Charge Nurse**

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. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.

**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 Facility Administrator 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.

- Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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.

- 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.

- Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.

- Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff.

- Promote efficient use of medical supplies.

- Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

**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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.

**Supervision**

Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.

**Education**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)

- Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.

**Experience and Required Skills**

- Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.

- Medical/surgical nursing preferred.

- Supervisory or management experience preferred.

- Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.

- Good communication skills - verbal and written.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. 

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $76.00

**Benefits**

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. 

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

EOE, disability/veterans

Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 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. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <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 Facility Administrator 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. </li><li> Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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. </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><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 </li><li> Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator </li><li> Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff </li><li> Promote efficient use of medical supplies. </li><li> Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. </li></ul> Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions. 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. <ul><li> 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. </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></li><li> Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. </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> Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State. </li></ul> EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: <ul><li> Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting. </li><li> Medical/surgical nursing preferred. </li><li> Supervisory or management experience preferred. </li><li> Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification. </li><li> Good communication skills - verbal and written. </li></ul>The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $76.00 Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. 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?77KTEF699W4jsOpevCqvZgs" width="0" height="0" />

**Charge Nurse**

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. Ensure quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations in accordance with all legal, compliance, and regulatory requirements and programs. As the Charge Nurse, manages the daily decisions to ensure continuity of care to maintain patient and staff safety and oversees the delivery of safe effective quality outcomes.

**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 Facility Administrator 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.
- Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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.
- 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.
- Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.
- Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff.
- Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
- Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

**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.

- 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.
- 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.
- Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.

**Supervision**

Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.

**Education**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)
- Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.

**Experience and Required Skills**

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

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $76.00

**Benefits**

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

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

EOE, disability/veterans