Charge Registered Nurse
Company: BMS USA Bio-Med Appl of Mississippi
Location: West Point
Posted on: June 17, 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 policies, procedures and training.
Provides nursing support to patients and staff. Assists with
staffing, staff training, equipment, physician and patient
relations, cost containment, supply management, medical records,
patient billing, OSHA and all company, state and federal
compliance. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALITY:Responsible for supporting and driving quality standards
through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), including use of CQI
tools.Assists with implementing quality goals and develops facility
specific action plans to achieve quality standards.Accountable for
outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the quality
goals, by working with management to ensure that policies and
procedures are followed.Assists with implementing appropriate
training according to policy; ensure ongoing compliance with all
risk management initiatives.Responsible for aggressively addressing
and acting on adverse events and action thresholds.Ensures all
Quality policies and procedures are communicated to and implemented
by the facility staff.Maintains integrity of medical records and
other administrative and operational records.Complies with all data
collections and auditing activities.Maintains facility
environmental integrity, including safety.PATIENT
RELATED:Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the
appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge.May
confer with patients prior to the procedure to obtain necessary
medical history, discuss procedure and answer questions, as well
as, performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.Ensures
patients and patient's families are educated regarding post
procedure care of vascular access.Acts as a resource for the staff
to address patient concerns and questions.Ensures patient's
procedures are scheduled in a timely manner and the facility
capacity is utilized efficiently.As needed, assist with patient
workflow, including providing direct patient care and monitoring
pre, intra and post procedure.Identifies and communicates patient
related issues to the Facility Manager.Oversees and ensures
accurate and complete documentation of patient treatments from
admission to discharge.Confirms 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.Assumes primary
responsibility in an emergency situation and must maintain
competency with all emergency operational procedures, and initiate
CPR and emergency measures as needed.Administers medications and IV
conscious sedation to patients as directed per physician's orders,
and in compliance with, company, federal, state and local
regulations.PHYSICIANS:Ensures regular and effective communication
with all physicians on an as needed basis.Attends and participates
in Governing Body, assisting with meeting agenda and gathering of
data/material for meetings.Attends and participates in CQI meetings
with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.Works with the
physicians and staff to ensure possession of all necessary
instruments and equipment.MAINTENANCE/TECHNICALEnsures appropriate
operation of facility equipment and technology, including but not
limited, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording
devices and computers.Ensures the inspection of all facility
equipment on a regular basis. Report any malfunctions or
maintenance issues immediately.Ensures the inspection of all
facility operating systems, including temperature checks in
appropriate areas and inspect the physical structure of the
facility.Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the
entire vascular access facility at all times.Ensures all blood
spills are immediately addressed according to company Bloodborne
Pathogen Control Policies.ADMINISTRATIVE:Participates in cost
control initiatives. Responsible for efficient utilization of
medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies and equipment to
achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in
the formularies.Assists in the development and revision of any
applicable policies and procedures for the facility as directed to
ensure continuous process improvement.Initiates, documents and
completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
including monthly reports and attend meetings as required.Manages
medications, including ordering, receiving, and inventory control
and checking for expired medications, including appropriate
recording of controlled substances as required by law.Oversees
maintenance of usage logs for all medications with appropriate
documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal. Communicates
with the pharmacist to assure medication accuracy, including
appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.
Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance
with policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient.
Performs chart audits on a regular basis.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.Verifies records for all implanted
devices are completed accurately, timely and maintained according
to records management guidelines.Coordinates the collection and
forwarding of all vendor invoices to the accounting department.Acts
as the Facility Manager in the absence of the manager or at the
direction of management.Ensure nurses' progress notes are accurate
and complete.Acts as the Patient Safety Officer and conducts
quarterly patient safety meetings and fire drills.Complies with
HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and
medical records.Other duties as assigned.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 interaction 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.SUPERVISION: May be
responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of direct
patient care staff.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree preferred; Advanced
Degree desirableGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing
(R.N.).Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS
certification.EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 6 - 8 years' related
experience.3+ years' supervisory or project/program management
experience preferred.Minimum of three years' experience in an
Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of
ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU
experience.Minimum of three years of Interventional Radiology,
scrub experience preferred.Supervisory or management experience
within a medical or vascular access environment preferred.
Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite is necessary.
Experience with Medical database software.Demonstrated management
skills necessary to provide leadership and supervision of facility
personnel and to ensure the delivery of maximum quality care to all
patients.Good communication skills - verbal and written.Certified
in CPR or successfully complete course in CPR certificationEO/AA
Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual
Orientation/Gender IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America
maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable
federal and state laws.EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
IdentityFresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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