Head Nurse for a Dialysis Center

About the role

Provides advanced clinical and operational leadership across multiple shifts or units within a hemodialysis clinic. Serves as the quality, infection-control, and staff-development lead, ensuring all nursing activities comply with DOH, PSN, and PhilHealth standards. Functions as acting Head Nurse when delegated, supporting licensing readiness, audits, and cross-functional coordination.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee multiple HD shifts or stations, ensuring consistent patient safety, documentation accuracy, and adherence to staffing ratios.

• Coordinate clinic-wide QA and infection-control activities, tracking water-quality testing, disinfection logs, and incident reports.

• Conduct shift-level audits and peer reviews, identifying process gaps and facilitating corrective actions.

• Mentor Charge I and Staff Nurses, providing coaching, clinical validation, and input into performance appraisals.

• Lead incident investigations and prepare root-cause analyses for submission to the Head Nurse and Medical Director.

• Review and approve PhilHealth treatment records for completeness and accuracy before submission.

• Collaborate with the biomedical team and supplier partners to ensure all HD machines meet DOH and manufacturer maintenance requirements.

• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives, including infection-control campaigns, patient-education improvements, or workflow optimization.

• Act as liaison between nursing staff and leadership, ensuring transparent communication of policies, safety alerts, and audit findings.

• Support Head Nurse in regulatory inspections, documentation preparation, and implementation of accreditation feedback.

About you

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a CHED-accredited institution.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

• Completed DOH-accredited Hemodialysis Nurse Training Program (≥ 480 hours).

• Current IV Therapy, BLS, and ACLS certifications.

• RENAP membership in good standing.

• Completion of Leadership or Supervisory Training (internal or external).

• Annual participation in QA/IPC training accredited by DOH or RENAP.

• ≥5 years HD experience; demonstrated leadership in audits, incident management.

• Preferred: Certification or advanced coursework in Quality Management or Clinical Instruction.