Charge Nurse - RN
Company: Fresenius Medical Center
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: June 13, 2022
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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 FVC/FMCNA policies, procedures and
training. Provides direct nursing care pre, intra and post
procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager, utilizing
standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimum
patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures.
Assists with patient relations, supply management, medical records,
equipment, OSHA and all company, state and federal
compliance.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Often acts as a
facilitator and team leader. As a highly skilled specialist,
contributes to the development of concepts and techniques and acts
as a subject matter expertExtensive knowledge in specialized
functions.Makes recommendations for new procedures.Involved with
planning, preparation and final execution of communications. Acts
independently to determine methods and procedures on new
assignments. Assist with various projects as assigned by direct
supervisor. QUALITY: Responsible for supporting and driving FVC
quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body
requirements and the practice of Performance Improvement (PI),
including use of FVC/FMS PI tools. Assists in the development and
revision of any applicable policies and procedures for the facility
as directed to ensure continuous improvement Initiates, documents
and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
activities including monthly reports and attend meetings as
required. Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as
defined by the FVC quality goals, to ensure that FVC/FMC policies
and procedures are followed. Responsible for addressing and acting
on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with
facility management. 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.
Maintains integrity of medical records and other FVC administrative
and operational records. Complies with all data collection and
auditing activities. Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment
in the vascular access facility at all times. Ensures all blood
spills are immediately addressed according to the FVC/FMCNA
Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies. PATIENT: Routinely monitors
patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to
facility policy and procedures to assist as necessary Ensures
medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with FVC
policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient. Performs
chart audits on a regular basis. Obtains necessary medical history,
provides education on procedural experience and answers questions,
and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.
Provides education to patients and patient's family regarding post
procedure care of vascular access and acts as a resource. Monitors
patient condition pre, intra, and post procedure, especially
patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for
possible complications or reactions. Identifies and communicates
patient related issues to facility management, as needed. Completes
documentation of patient information from admission through
discharge in an accurate manner. Confirm 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. Maintains
competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiates
CPR and emergency measures, as needed. Administers medications and
IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician's
orders, and in compliance with FVC, company, federal, state and
local regulations. Assists with patient workflow by transporting
patients as needed. Performs point - of - care laboratory testing
as directed per physician's orders and in compliance with FVC,
company, federal, state and local regulations. Performs IV
insertion as per physician orders. Complies with HIPPA policies and
standards regarding patient information and medical records.
Performs additional tasks as designated by physician, practicing in
compliance with state regulations. PHYSICIANS: Provides regular and
effective communication with physicians on an as needed basis.
Attends and participates in Governing Body, assisting with meeting
agenda and gathering of data/material for meetings. May assist
facility management in working with the physicians and staff to
verify all necessary instruments and equipment. Assists the
physician in completing and reporting state required adverse event
reports and reporting internally as per FVC/FMC policy and
procedure. MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL: Ensures appropriate operation of
facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to
patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices and
computers. Supports the Facility Manager with the inspection of all
facility equipment on a regular basis and reports malfunctions, and
maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all
vascular access equipment. Ensures the inspection of temperature
checks in appropriate areas. ADMINISTRATIVE: Assigns and delegates
tasks to staff RNs. Ensures adequate staffing through daily
management of staff's schedule, including breaks. Assess daily
patient needs and develop/distribute patient care assignments
appropriately. Communicates staff related issues to the Facility
Manager Ensures nurses' documentationis accurate and complete
Assists with efficient utilization of medication, laboratory,
inventory, supplies and equipment to achieve supply cost goals
following all guidelines established in the FVC/FMS formularies.
May assist in the development and revision of any applicable
policies and procedures related to the facility to ensure
continuous process improvement. Assists with maintaining medication
supply, including inventory control, checking for expired
medications, and ensuring appropriate recording of controlled
substances as required by law. Completes usage logs for all
medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of
drug disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
Assists with maintaining facility supply inventory, including
ordering and restocking of supplies as needed. Examines emergency
equipment and supplies, including stocking of the crash cart on a
regular basis. Completes medical records in an accurate manner in
compliance with FVC policies and procedures prior to discharge of
the patient.Perform chart audits on a regular basis. May
participate in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and
action plans to address any deficiencies. Completes state required
records for all implanted devices in an accurate and timely manner
and in accordance with FVC/FMS records management guidelines.
Participates in staff meetings, training and orientation as
assigned. Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding
patient information and medical records. Other duties as assigned
within the scope of practice and state regulations. 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 interactions 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. EDUCATION :
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.) Current
appropriate state licensure EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Minimum
of 6+ years' related experience. Ambulatory Surgical
Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC,
Surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU or Emergency
Department experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership skills to
ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all patients.
Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as
Microsoft Office is necessary. Certified in BLS/successfully
complete course in BLS certification. Certified in
ACLS/successfully complete course in ACLS certification Proficient
in IV insertion. Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition.
Experience with Medical database software. 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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