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Job description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
nSupports 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.
nPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnProvide 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.
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nnEnsure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.
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nnApprove 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.
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nnParticipate in patient care plan meetings.
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nnMaintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.
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nnTrain and orient staff as necessary.
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nnRoutinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
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nnPromote and assist with compliance to OSHA programs in order to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
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nnMaintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
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nnWith 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.
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nnMeet routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information.
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nnSupervise all documentation of patient information.
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nnCoordinate Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in the relief charge capacity.
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nnAssess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
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nnAssume primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
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nnAssess patient needs, respond to dialysis treatments, and communicate concerns to rounding physician. Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed.
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nnMonitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
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nnCollaborate with direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care.
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nnContinuously monitor patient’s condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis.
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nnAdminister medications to patients per physician’s orders.
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nnAct as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members.
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nnSupervise and participate in completion of short and long term care plans.
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nnAdmit new patients according to facility procedure.
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nnEnsure educational needs of patients are met and educate the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet and medication.
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nnSupervise the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care.
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nnOperate all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed.
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nnPerform required testing and verification and initial the checklist for start-up and shut-down procedures as outlined in the Technical Services Manual.
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nnComplete Nurse’s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility
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nnAssist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator
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nnAssist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff
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nnPromote efficient use of medical supplies.
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nnAttend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
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n nAdditional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :
nnnThe 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.
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nnDay 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.
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nnThe 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.
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nnEmployees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
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n nIshihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.
nnTravel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
n nSUPERVISION:
nnDirect Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.
n nEDUCATION :
nnnGraduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)
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nnMust be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.
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n nEXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :
nnnMinimum 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.
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nnMedical/surgical nursing preferred.
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nnSupervisory or management experience preferred.
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nnCertified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.
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nnGood communication skills – verbal and written.
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n nFresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
nEOE, disability/veterans
Worksite address
gainesville, FL, 32635, US
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