Clinical Coordinator - Charge Registered Nurse - Dialysis at Fresenius Medical Care

Irmo, South Carolina, United States

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Maintains knowledge of current practices in dialysis through in-services
  • Completes Nurse’s Technical Training Program/Water Quality Facility
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure implied by role as Charge Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

  • Provides ongoing guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff, offering informal feedback and formal input for annual performance evaluations
  • Participates in department staffing, recommending disciplinary action to the Facility Administrator and initiating it as appropriate
  • Ensures compliance with all company, facility, and regulatory procedures and policies
  • Approves or disapproves time or personnel schedule changes in the absence of the Facility Administrator, ensuring compliance with regulations and documenting staff hours
  • Participates in patient care plan meetings
  • Trains and orientates staff as needed
  • Routinely observes and guides direct patient care staff to ensure appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies
  • Promotes and assists with compliance to OSHA programs for a safe and clean working environment
  • Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner
  • Conducts staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed
  • Meets routinely with the Facility Administrator to discuss personnel and patient care status, issues, and information
  • Supervises all documentation of patient information
  • Coordinates Charge Nurse duties with Staff RNs acting in relief charge capacity
  • Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments
  • Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation
  • Assesses patient needs, responds to dialysis treatments, and communicates concerns to rounding physician. Implements changes in patient care/treatment as directed
  • Monitors and supervises all patient care activity during dialysis and assists as necessary
  • Collaborates with the direct patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient care
  • Continuously monitors patient’s condition with regards to problems and potential complications associated with dialysis
  • Administers medications to patients per physician’s orders
  • Acts as the subject matter expert and as a resource for staff members
  • Supervises and participates in the completion of short and long-term care plans
  • Admits new patients according to facility procedure
  • Ensures educational needs of patients are met and educates the patient and family about End Stage Renal Disease, dialysis therapy, diet, and medication
  • Supervises the safe and effective use of all equipment involved in direct patient care. Operates all dialysis related and emergency equipment safely and efficiently when needed
  • Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator

Skills

Registered Nurse
Dialysis
Patient Care
Staff Training
Compliance
OSHA
Scheduling
Performance Evaluations
Staff Management
Clinical Operations

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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