This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.
Responsibilities
Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments
Assist with planning and coordinating patient scheduling to assure timely acceptance of patients and effective staffing levels
Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours
Update all logs and ensure that dialysis run sheets and logs are sent to billing
Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic
Coordinate the functions of all departments and develop standards and methods of measuring patient care services, including a chronological record of services provided to patients as required by the ESRD Network Coordinating Council and Medicare
Work with Administrator to maintain chronological, thorough, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician, and other healthcare professionals
Promote quality management program through education and involvement of staff and patients in outcomes as well as overall responsibility to achieve corporate goals for quality
Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals
Review all incident reports; make recommendations and take action relative to incidents as appropriate; report at monthly QAPI meeting as delegated by Administrator or Management
Remain current with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements
Work with Administrator to assure clinic is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Assist Administrator with development, implementation and follow up of Corrective Action Plans required for internal and external surveys
May assume Charge Nurse's responsibilities as needed
May fulfill responsibility of facility Alternate CEO as delegated by Governing Body
Conduct and/or participate in both formal and informal meetings with the governing body, Regional Director, Medical Director and the staff as delegated
Assure that appropriate staff meetings, in-service education meetings, and team patient care planning meetings are held monthly as delegated
Assure that Quality Assessment - Performance Improvement Program is current at all times as delegated
Establish, maintain, and submit all required records and reports concerning staff, patients, and the operational affairs of the center if delegated by Administrator
Continuously monitor to ensure that a safe and sanitary physical environment is maintained throughout the facility; that all equipment is maintained and functions properly; and that adequate and appropriate inventory levels of all supplies are available and used correctly
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Oversee the maintenance of equipment and supplies to meet current laws and regulations
Respond to all emergencies in clinic
Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures
Supervise the maintenance of equipment, building areas occupied by the center and other property belonging to the center
Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians
Establish and maintain a positive relationship with all Administrators, area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community
Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization
Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints
Ensure all staff meet required qualifications for position held and perform duties within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy/procedures, health care professionals practice acts, applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Serve as a resource/subject matter expert for patient needs and concerns, staff education and in-service sessions as necessary
Assist with recruitment, training, development, and supervision of all personnel
Assist with maintaining effective personnel management and employee relations, including evaluating the performance of all personnel and counseling employees
Uphold management goals of corporation by leading staff in team concepts and promoting a team effort
Effectively communicate expectations; accept accountability and hold others accountable for performance
Requirements
Current RN license in applicable state. License must be maintained as current and in good standing
12 months experience in providing nursing care, including 3 months of experience in providing nursing care to patients on maintenance dialysis
CPR certification required within 90 days of hire
Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors
Demonstrated ability to function in a leadership position and to perform in new and emergent situations with sound judgment
Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire
