Registered Nurse Level 3 - Clinical Coordinator (Grade 4)

About the role

Fresenius Medical Care is looking for a Registered Nurse Level 3 (Grade 4) to act as Clinical Coordinator at its dialysis centre in Cannington. As a Team Leader Registered Nurse, you lead the hemodialysis care team and deliver quality patient care every day in line with FMS policies, procedures and training, while supporting the Quality Enhancement Program and continuous quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care Technicians in delivering safe hemodialysis therapy and delegate tasks to LVNs/LPNs, Patient Care Technicians and Dialysis Assistants
• Manage daily staffing, assess patient care needs and develop patient care assignments
• Monitor staff adherence to policies and procedures, assist with staff performance evaluations and take part in training and orientation
• Act as a resource for staff, interpret and coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare team members, and help with prescription refills
• Ensure physician orders are entered into the Medical Information System, oversee patient documentation and maintain the facility drug list
• Administer prescribed and PRN medications, document controlled substances and ensure emergency equipment and CPR readiness
• Educate patients and families on end-stage renal disease, vascular access, dialysis therapy, diet, fluids and medication compliance, and on adequacy monitoring programs (OLC, AMP, UKM)
• Deliver safe dialysis treatment, adjust treatment plans and troubleshoot access flow issues
• Review and enter lab orders, prepare lab requisitions, package specimens per DOT rules and report abnormal results
• Maintain a clean, safe environment, operate dialysis equipment and follow infection control policies
• Complete nursing assessments, patient care plans, monthly nurse progress notes, CQI reports and annual nursing history and assessment

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (RN) with current state licensure
• 9 months of nursing experience plus 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis
• RN Team Leaders must have one year of clinical experience and six months of ESRD experience
• Supervisory or management experience preferred
• Completion of a hemodialysis training course
• Ability to lift up to 200 lb and chemical solutions up to 30 lb, stand for long periods and work in a busy healthcare setting