Head Nurse

Job description:

Renal Clinical Care Services Inc. (RCCS Inc.) is looking for a Head Nurse to lead and oversee the Clinical Team in providing safe, effective, and patient-centered care to individuals undergoing hemodialysis.

The Head Nurse will be responsible for clinical supervision, staff coordination, patient care management, documentation, scheduling, infection control, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical & Patient Care

• Oversee the delivery of safe and quality hemodialysis care in accordance with RCCS protocols and applicable DOH, PSN, CDC, WHO, and other renal care standards.

• Supervise and monitor the performance of the Clinical Team.

• Provide orientation and guidance to new and existing patients regarding treatment procedures, house rules, patient forms, and applicable protocols.

• Address patient and relative concerns, particularly complex clinical or service-related concerns.

• Ensure proper patient scheduling and implementation of dialysis unit protocols.

• Assist in the Hemodialysis Nurse role when necessary to ensure continuous operations.

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and monitor the Clinical Team to ensure proper implementation of policies, workflows, and assigned responsibilities.

• Conduct regular Clinical Team meetings and ensure proper documentation of meeting minutes.

• Coordinate with Management and Human Resources regarding staff concerns, attendance, leave, overtime, undertime, and other employee matters.

• Provide orientation to new Clinical Team members in coordination with Human Resources.

• Promote professional, accountable, and collaborative teamwork within the department.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure patient charts, treatment records, consent forms, physician's orders, nurses' notes, laboratory and diagnostic reports, and other required clinical documents are complete and updated.

• Monitor proper completion of clinical logbooks, including emergency cart, transfer, complications, mortality, endorsement, and other required records.

• Ensure compliance with infection control practices and availability of required personal protective equipment.

• Monitor patient vaccination and hepatitis-related records and other required clinical documentation.

• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and ensure timely submission of required reports.

• Coordinate with the Medical Records/CID team regarding patient records, reporting, and quality requirements.

Scheduling & Operations

• Prepare and maintain patient dialysis schedules.

• Prepare the Hemodialysis Clinical Team Schedule and ensure proper implementation of attendance and scheduling policies.

• Coordinate with relevant departments regarding supplies, medicines, equipment concerns, repairs, employee matters, and other operational needs.

• Ensure proper reporting and communication through the company's established organizational structure.

Health, Safety & Professional Development

• Ensure compliance with company safety, risk management, infection control, and occupational safety requirements.

• Participate in safety meetings, training, hazard assessments, and other company programs.

• Attend training programs, conferences, and continuing education activities to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and leadership skills.

• Participate in RCCS Inc. activities and consistently adhere to company policies, protocols, and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN)

• At least 2–3 years of experience in hemodialysis/dialysis nursing

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a dialysis setting is an advantage

• Strong knowledge of hemodialysis procedures, equipment, and treatment modalities

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

• Ability to conduct staff coaching, training, and performance monitoring

• Ability to manage patient and staff scheduling and related administrative responsibilities

• Strong sense of accountability, professionalism, and teamwork

• Able to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced clinical environment

TRAINING & ASSIGNMENT

Training will be conducted at our Angeles B