536 Charge Nurse jobs in Lebanon

Dialysis RN experience required
**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.
**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 environment.
+ Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
+ With Clinical Manager 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 Clinical Manager 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. Patient Care:
+ 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.
Technical:
+ 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 Training.
Other:
+ Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager
+ Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested.
+ Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
+ Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
+ Other duties as assigned.
Relationships:
+ Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP)
+ External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals
**Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.**
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
**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.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
+ 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. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ 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.
**SUPERVISION:**
+ Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.
**EDUCATION** **:**
+ Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)
+ Current appropriate state licensure.
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:**
+ Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis
+ RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience.
+ Supervisory or management experience preferred.
+ Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.
+ Good communication skills - verbal and written.
+ Must meet appropriate state requirements (if any).
**EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**

Dialysis RN experience required

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. 

 

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 environment. 

• Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter. 

• With Clinical Manager 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 Clinical Manager 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. 

  Patient Care:

• 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. 

Technical:

• 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 Training.

Other:

• Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager

• Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff as requested.

• Promote efficient use of medical supplies. 

• Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings. 

• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships:

• Internal Contacts: Direct Patient Care Staff, Facility support staff, management teams (Clinical Manager, Area Manager, RVP)

• External Contacts: Physicians, Back-up Hospitals

 

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

 

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

 

 

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.

• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment.  Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

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

• 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.

   

SUPERVISION:

• Direct Patient Care Staff, Ward Clerk as assigned.

 

EDUCATION:

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

• Current appropriate state licensure.

 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis

• RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient servicesin the absence of the Clinical Managermust have one-yearclinical experience and six months dialysis experience.

• Supervisory or management experience preferred. 

• Successfully completea training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis.

• Good communication skills - verbal and written. 

• Must meet appropriate st ate requirements (if any).

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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

EOE, disability/veterans

Registered Nurse (RN) Charge - Full Time, Every Weekend, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 7am-7pm

Benefits of the Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse :

• Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Competitive Pay Rates! Premium Weekend Shift Differential and Perks to Add On!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• $250 Daycare Stipend
• Employee Referral Program
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and programs
• NEW Career Advancement and Growth Opportunities
• A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
• An employer who cares about YOU

Location: 745 Old Chickies Hill Road Columbia PA 17512

Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is currently hiring for a Full Time Baylor Every Weekend 7am-7pm Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse! ONE OPENING, apply now!

Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is a NEWLY transformed facility, offering a dynamic work environment that cares about our staff's life goals. Come EXPERIENCE why we have Continuously Improved Survey Results! It's a NEW Day at Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center and our survey results speak for themselves! Come take a tour and meet our Strong, Stable, Leadership Team! See for yourself the amazing changes at Susquehanna!

Requirements of the Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse :

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition
• Must possess basic computer knowledge
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse:

• Evaluate performance, initiate disciplinary actions, and prepare and complete performance evaluations for personnel.
• Perform nursing assessments and collaborate with the nursing team, other disciplines, patients, and families to develop effective plans of care.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care
• Establish realistic, measurable short and long term patient goals with interventions put in place as needs arise to minimize rehospitalizations and continued evaluation of outcomes.
• Administer medications and performs treatments per physician orders.
• Delegate patient care responsibilities to staff and supervise them to ensure that tasks and interventions are implemented.
• Communicate patient information with assigned staff and between shifts.
• Function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the Facility.
• Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situation

Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!

Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.

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**SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE**
**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.
+ 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 minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience
**EOE, disability/veterans**

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

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.

• 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 minimum of 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience

EOE, disability/veterans