Charge Nurse II - RN - Fresenius Medical Care
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Works with the Facility Manager, facility
staff and physician to coordinate the facility operations and
patient procedures to ensure provision of quality patient care on a
daily basis in accordance with policies, procedures and training.
Provides nursing support to patients and staff. Assists with
staffing, staff training, equipment, physician and patient
relations, cost containment, supply management, medical records,
patient billing, OSHA and all company, state and federal
compliance. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALITY:
Responsible for supporting and driving quality standards through
meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous
Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI tools. Assists with
implementing quality goals and develops facility specific action
plans to achieve quality standards. Accountable for outstanding
quality of patient care, as defined by the quality goals, by
working with management to ensure that policies and procedures are
followed. Assists with implementing appropriate training according
to policy; ensure ongoing compliance with all risk management
initiatives. Responsible for aggressively addressing and acting on
adverse events and action thresholds. Ensures all Quality policies
and procedures are communicated to and implemented by the facility
staff. Maintains integrity of medical records and other
administrative and operational records. Complies with all data
collections and auditing activities. Maintains facility
environmental integrity, including safety. PATIENT RELATED:
Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff
members, from admission through discharge. May confer with patients
prior to the procedure to obtain necessary medical history, discuss
procedure and answer questions, as well as, performs nursing
assessment on the day of the procedure. Ensures patients and
patient's families are educated regarding post procedure care of
vascular access. Acts as a resource for the staff to address
patient concerns and questions. Ensures patient's procedures are
scheduled in a timely manner and the facility capacity is utilized
efficiently. As needed, assist with patient workflow, including
providing direct patient care and monitoring pre, intra and post
procedure. Identifies and communicates patient related issues to
the Facility Manager. Oversees and ensures accurate and complete
documentation of patient treatments from admission to discharge.
Confirms written orders, consents and lab work are completed and
documented in accordance with facility policies. This includes
appropriate preparation of lab requisitions, delivery to
appropriate labs, reporting and forwarding of lab results to
appropriate physician. Assumes primary responsibility in an
emergency situation and must maintain competency with all emergency
operational procedures, and initiate CPR and emergency measures as
needed. Administers medications and IV conscious sedation to
patients as directed per physician's orders, and in compliance
with, company, federal, state and local regulations. PHYSICIANS:
Ensures regular and effective communication with all physicians on
an as needed basis. Attends and participates in Governing Body,
assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of data/material for
meetings. Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians,
reporting on assigned topics. Works with the physicians and staff
to ensure possession of all necessary instruments and equipment.
MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL Ensures appropriate operation of facility
equipment and technology, including but not limited, patient
monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices and computers.
Ensures the inspection of all facility equipment on a regular
basis. Report any malfunctions or maintenance issues immediately.
Ensures the inspection of all facility operating systems, including
temperature checks in appropriate areas and inspect the physical
structure of the facility. Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary
environment in the entire vascular access facility at all times.
Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to
company Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. ADMINISTRATIVE:
Participates in cost control initiatives. Responsible for efficient
utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and
equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines
established in the formularies. Assists in the development and
revision of any applicable policies and procedures for the facility
as directed to ensure continuous process improvement. Initiates,
documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement
(CQI) activities including monthly reports and attend meetings as
required. Manages medications, including ordering, receiving, and
inventory control and checking for expired medications, including
appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.
Oversees maintenance of usage logs for all medications with
appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal.
Communicates with the pharmacist to assure medication accuracy,
including appropriate recording of controlled substances as
required by law. Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and
in compliance with policies and procedures prior to discharge of
the patient. Performs chart audits on a regular basis. Along with
Facility Manager, coordinates the annual medical testing and
competency testing for all facility staff. Participates in all
facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to
address any deficiencies identified. Verifies records for all
implanted devices are completed accurately, timely and maintained
according to records management guidelines. Coordinates the
collection and forwarding of all vendor invoices to the accounting
department. Acts as the Facility Manager in the absence of the
manager or at the direction of management. Ensure nurses' progress
notes are accurate and complete. Acts as the Patient Safety Officer
and conducts quarterly patient safety meetings and fire drills.
Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient
information and medical records. Other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more
departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or
location specific functions. 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.
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: May be responsible for
the direct supervision of various levels of direct patient care
staff. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree preferred; Advanced Degree
desirable Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 6 - 8 years' related experience. 3+
years' supervisory or project/program management experience
preferred. Minimum of three years' experience in an Ambulatory
Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of ASC,
surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU experience. Minimum
of three years of Interventional Radiology, scrub experience
preferred. Supervisory or management experience within a medical or
vascular access environment preferred. Proficiency with the
Microsoft office suite is necessary. Experience with Medical
database software. Demonstrated management skills necessary to
provide leadership and supervision of facility personnel and to
ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients. Good
communication skills - verbal and written. Certified in CPR or
successfully complete course in CPR certification 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.
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