What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Infection Prevention position at Fresenius Medical Care?
The Inpatient Services Charge Nurse is an additional responsibility assigned to the Inpatient Services RN, for a limited period of time, and for specific additional duties, as assigned by the Program Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and schedule direct patient care staff to provide coverage of Acute Dialysis treatments in contracted hospitals/facilities
- Ensure efficient patient scheduling and staff utilization in accordance with the TAP scheduling tool
- Perform Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Program audits to ensure provision of quality patient care and compliance with Joint Commission requirements
- Communicate daily patient care needs and concerns to attending physician
- Implement changes in patient care/treatment as directed and in collaboration with prescribing physicians
Additional responsibilities include:
- Serving as liaison between administrative staff of each hospital/facility and the Program Manager
- Practicing cost containment strategies in all areas including medical supply inventory and personnel
- Assisting with various projects as assigned by the Program Manager
This position requires leadership competencies and skills, including continuous quality improvement, relationship development, results orientation, team building, motivating employees, performance management, and decision making.
Requirements:
- Minimum 9 months nursing experience; plus 3 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients in an Acute or Chronic setting required
- 6 months dialysis experience in an Acute setting preferred
- Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000
