What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lead Nurse position at Fresenius?
Job Overview
">- About Fresenius Medical Care North America: Our company is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining cost-effective clinical operations. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors.
- About the Job: As a Clinical Lead Nurse, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient outcomes. You will provide day-to-day guidance, support, and direction to direct patient care staff.
- Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with 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 of the Facility Administrator.
- Participate in patient care plan meetings.
- Train and orient staff as necessary.
- Routinely observe and guide direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
- Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
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.
- Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians.
Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (R.N.).
- Must be registered and licensed to practice in the applicable State.
Experience and Required Skills
- 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.
