Full-Time

Clinical Coordinator

Charge Registered Nurse, Dialysis

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Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care

11-50 employees

Provides renal care and dialysis services

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$44 - $78Hourly

Junior, Mid

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

Requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community.

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.)
  • Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.
  • Minimum of 12 months of nursing experience, plus 6 months of specialized experience providing clinical nursing care to dialysis patients, in either a chronic or acute setting.
  • Medical/surgical nursing preferred.
  • Supervisory or management experience preferred.
  • Certified in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certification.
  • Good communication skills - verbal and written.
Responsibilities
  • 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 Facility Administrator 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.
  • Approve or disapprove time or personnel schedule changes in the absence on the Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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 Facility Administrator 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.
  • Assist with the interviewing of potential direct patient care staff.
  • Promote efficient use of medical supplies.
  • Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care

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Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$39.1M

Headquarters

Waltham, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth market projected to grow at 25.2% CAGR from 2022 to 2027.
  • Home dialysis market expected to expand with a 6.5% CAGR from 2021 to 2026.
  • AI in healthcare enhances efficiency and effectiveness of renal care.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
  • Rise in mental health challenges could affect employee productivity at FMCNA.
  • Continuous innovation needs could strain FMCNA's resources and require ongoing R&D investment.

What makes Fresenius Medical Care unique

  • FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
  • FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
  • FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

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