Dialysis Charge Nurse RN
- Cody, WY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Paid training with preceptor
- Charge nurse continuing education classes
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
- Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
- Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Among others
- Obtain and review all new patient information and consent forms before initial treatment
- Assist and oversee patient care staff in initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments as needed
- Coordinate patient scheduling with nurse manager, maximizing resources to align patient needs with staff capabilities and experience
- Manage clinic operation following safety and staffing guidelines in absence of manager
- Communicate patient status to physician; implement and document orders
- Participate in patient care conferences, medical rounds and chart review; document progress notes
- Contribute to risk management, QAPI and infection control committees
- Supervise initial and ongoing patient education
- Review and document patient education to ensure compliance with ESRD Network, regulatory agencies, DCI’s CQI Program and individual clinic requirements
- Manage monthly patient lab work in accordance with clinic policies and protocols
- Oversee primary nursing teams and non-licensed staff for completion of assignments
- Support training of new staff members as directed and supervised by the education coordinator, the clinical supervisor and/or the nurse manager
- Provide feedback and assist the nurse manager with staff performance reviews
- Functions as expert resource for clinical staff
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency
- Desire to collaborate with care teams
- Established leadership skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Current Wyoming RN license
- One year of dialysis nursing experience required
- Supervisory experience preferred