Charge Registered Nurse - RN

* Level Description    ‘Management’ Leveling Guide consists of jobs with the responsibility, accountability, and decision-making authority to develop and implement strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs. The labels of Supervisor, Manager, Director, etc., are not limited to a distinct level (i.e., not all Senior Managers are level XX)– these are rough guidelines/indicators and not strictly assigned to a level.
Market Summary    Responsible for all aspects of patient care in the dialysis unit, from admission through discharge of the patient. Ensures education of the patient regarding quality measures, transplant options, modality awareness, and access care, including catheter reduction and adherence to treatment regime. Acts as a resource for the patient to address patient concerns and questions.
Impact    
• Day-to-day supervision of a combination of support/technician and professional staff.

• Implements policies and strategies for short-term results (1 year or less and/or emphasis on supervision of a shift or component of a project) to support the execution of relevant area of business.
Communication    
• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders; depending on role, would also include clients, patients and their families.

• Presents specialist and technical information to customers, clients, staff, and occasionally senior managers using a variety of communication styles.
Innovation    
• Identifies ideas and implements changes and improvements to working processes within own unit.

• Problems require a reasonable degree of interpretation outside established processes and procedures.
Knowledge    
• Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex.

• Broader knowledge and understanding of procedures and solid financial, commercial and/or clinical knowledge, understanding of roles, systems. Impacts actions on the efficiency of the area of responsibility, which is attained through advanced education and some professional experience (approximately 2-4 years).
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Job Description  
** 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.  
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* PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

** General and Staff Related:  + 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 on 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…